Vulnerability Description
The Windows Graphical Device Interface library (GDI32.DLL) in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Windows Metafile (WMF) format image with a crafted SETABORTPROC GDI Escape function call, related to the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer (SHIMGVW.DLL), a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2123 and CVE-2005-2124, and as originally discovered in the wild on unionseek.com.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://linuxbox.org/pipermail/funsec/2006-January/002455.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18255Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18311Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18364Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18415Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015416Exploit
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-001.htmVendor Advisory
- http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_137760.htmVendor Advisory
- http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-122005.html#00000753ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/181038Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspxVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420288/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420351/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420357/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420367/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4560?
CVE-2005-4560 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Windows Graphical Device Interface library (GDI32.DLL) in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Windows Metafile (WMF) format image with a crafted SETABORTPROC ...
How severe is CVE-2005-4560?
CVE-2005-4560 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4560?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.