ZDI-09-072: Microsoft Windows GDI+ TIFF Parsing Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-09-072: Microsoft Windows GDI+ TIFF Parsing Code Execution Vulnerability
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-072
October 13, 2009

– CVE ID:
CVE-2009-2503

– Affected Vendors:
Microsoft

– Affected Products:
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2008

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– Vulnerability Details:
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on
vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is
required in that a user must open a malicious image file or browse to a
malicious website.

The specific flaws exist in the GDI+ subsystem when parsing maliciously
crafted TIFF files. By supplying a malformed graphic control extension
an attacker can trigger an exploitable memory corruption condition.
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution under the
credentials of the currently logged in user.

– Vendor Response:
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More
details can be found at:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-062.mspx

– Disclosure Timeline:
2008-02-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2009-10-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory

– Credit:
This vulnerability was discovered by:
* Ivan Fratric

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