#VU1379 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2007-0038

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1379

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-0038

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when handling cursor, animated cursor, and icon formats. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted malicious cursor or icon file, cause buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

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
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 — Download the update
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems — Download the update
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 — Download the update
• Windows Vista — Download the update
• Windows Vista x64 Edition — Download the update

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: Vista, XP, 2000

Windows Server: 2003

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External links
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/935423
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms07-017.aspx

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.