Microsoft Windows CE JPEG and GIF code execution
| wince-jpeg-code-execution (42334) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows CE could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unspecified error in both the JPEG processing (GDI+) and the GIF imaging components. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unknown attack vectors to execute arbitrary code.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 6.8 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 5 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 948812 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 948812: FIX: Server vulnerabilities in JPEG processing (GDI+) and in GIF imaging components could allow for remote code execution in Windows CE 5.0.
- BID-29147: Microsoft Windows CE JPEG And GIF Processing Multiple Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-2160: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the JPEG (GDI+) and GIF image processing in Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) JPEG and (2) GIF images.
- SA30197: Microsoft Windows CE Image Processing Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1020007: Windows CE GDI+ and GIF Processing Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1469: Microsoft Windows CE Image Handling Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
Reported:
May 09, 2008
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