ISS Protection Brief: Microsoft ICM Image Compromise

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nternet Security Systems Protection Brief
July 12, 2005

Microsoft ICM Image Compromise

Summary:

ISS X-Force is tracking a flaw in Microsoft's Image Color Management
(ICM) library. ICM is used to obtain predictable colors from one device to
another, and is used in conjunction with several image formats including
JPEG images. By creating a maliciously crafted image, an attacker is able
to trigger a stack overflow within the component rendering the image,
enabling an attacker to compromise the target machine.

Business Impact:

Compromise of networks and machines may lead to exposure of confidential
information, loss of productivity, and further network compromise.
Successful
exploitation of this vulnerability could be used to gain unauthorized
access
to networks and machines using Microsoft products. Minimal
user-interaction
is required for an attacker to leverage this vulnerability to compromise a
network. Many modern Windows installations are vulnerable in their default
configurations.

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