Microsoft Windows Media Format ASF Parsing Remote Code Execution
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: MS07-068,CVE-2007-0064
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media Format Runtime 7.1, 9, 9.5, 9.5 x64 Edition, 11, and Windows Media Services 9.1 for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file.
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: 1001248
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001248 - Microsoft Windows Media Format ASF Parsing Remote Code Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Media Format Runtime 7.1
- Microsoft windows_media_format_runtime 11
- Microsoft windows_media_format_runtime 9
- Microsoft windows_media_format_runtime 9.5
- Microsoft windows_media_services 9.1
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