Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX Control Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
Publish date: February 25, 2011
Severity: CRITICAL
Advisory Date: FEB 25, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers overwrite files with arbitrary, attacker-controlled content. The issue occurs because the control fails to sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this issue to overwrite files with attacker-supplied data, which will aid in further attacks.
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: 1002864
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002864 - Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX Control Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger
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