Windows CE GDI+ and GIF Processing Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1020007
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id?1020007
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CVE Reference: CVE-2008-2160
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: May 19 2008
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Original Entry Date: May 13 2008
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Impact: Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes
Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 5.0
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Description: A vulnerability was reported in Windows CE. A remote user can cause arbitrary code to be executed on the target user's system.
A remote user can create a specially crafted GIF or JPEG file that, when processed, will execute arbitrary code on the target system.
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Impact: A remote user can cause arbitrary code to be executed on the target user's system.
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Solution: The vendor has issued a fix (Windows CE 5.0 Platform Builder Monthly Update, February 2008).
The vendor's advisory is available at:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948812
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Vendor URL: support.microsoft.com/kb/948812 (Links to External Site)
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Cause: Not specified
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Underlying OS: Windows (CE)
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Message History:
None.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 23:08:09 -0400
Subject: Windows CE
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948812
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