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Severity: High |
Microsoft Graphics Rendering Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Overview: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the rendering of Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image formats that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can take complete control over an affected system.
WMF and EMF are graphic file formats used to display images.
This vulnerability has been classified as "High Risk." Computer users should take appropriate action to patch vulnerable systems.
Date Published: November 8, 2005
Date Last Revised : November 8, 2005
Impact: This vulnerability enables an attacker to execute code on the target system with elevated privileges. The vulnerability could be exploited on the affected systems by an attacker who persuaded a user to open a specially crafted file or to view a folder that contains the specially crafted image. There is no way for an attacker to force a user to open a specially crafted file, except potentially through previewing an email message. An attack that is successfully exploited would enable an attacker to install malicious code (worm, virus, Trojan horse), read confidential data, or take control over the target system.
Platforms Affected :
Please review the Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-053 for a complete list of affected platforms: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-053.mspx
Zone Labs Products:
To ensure the most comprehensive protection, computer users should employ ZoneAlarm® Security Suite, or ZoneAlarm Pro. Zone Labs products are not vulnerable to this attack.
All Zone Labs security products, including ZoneAlarm, protect the user's system from unauthorized access and intrusions, and alert the user when malicious code attempts to access the network.
Recommended Actions:
ZoneAlarm Family
ZoneAlarm Pro and ZoneAlarm Security Suite protect your system against this vulnerability through "Internet Zone Security" and "Trusted Zone Security".
It is recommended that you ensure the following:
- Internet Zone Security is set to High.
- Trusted Zone Security is set to Medium.
- Only trusted hosts are in the ‘Trusted' Zone.
- Block both inbound and outbound *.wmf and *.emf emails using E-Mail Protection.
- Avoid viewing “non-trusted” media files.
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