Win32k EOT Parsing Vulnerability

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-2514,MS09-065
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

win32k.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not correctly parse font code during construction of a directory-entry table, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Embedded OpenType (EOT) font, aka "Win32k EOT Parsing Vulnerability.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003825
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003825 - Win32k EOT Parsing Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • microsoft windows_2000
  • microsoft windows_2003_server
  • microsoft windows_server_2008
  • microsoft windows_vista
  • microsoft windows_xp

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