Vulnerability identifier: #VU1375

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2006-5758

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists in Graphics Rendering Engine when processing WMF and EMF files. A local user create a specially crafted WMF or EMF file and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a local user to obtain full access to vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install the following updates from Microsoft website:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 — Download the update
• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 — Download the update
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 — Download the update

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 2000, XP

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms07-017.aspx

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.