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Microsoft ASN.1 Library improperly decodes malformed ASN.1 length values

Vulnerability Note VU#216324

Original Release Date: 2004-02-10 | Last Revised: 2004-02-11

Overview

The Microsoft ASN.1 Library improperly decodes malformed ASN.1 length values which could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Description

Abstract Syntax Notation number One (ASN.1) is an international standard used to describe and transmit data packets between applications and across networks. There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft ASN.1 Library that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the affected system.

Impact

An unauthenticated, remote attacker could execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Solution

Apply Patch

Apply the patch (828028) referenced in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-007.

Vendor Information

216324
 

Microsoft Corporation Affected

Updated:  February 10, 2004

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

Please refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-007.

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References

Acknowledgements

This vulnerability was reported by eEye Digital Security.

This document was written by Damon Morda.

Other Information

CVE IDs: CVE-2003-0818
Severity Metric: 27.72
Date Public: 2004-02-10
Date First Published: 2004-02-10
Date Last Updated: 2004-02-11 15:38 UTC
Document Revision: 20

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