Microsoft Windows Knowledge Base Article 952044 update not installed
| win-ms08kb952044-update (42109) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows Knowledge Base Article 952044 update is not installed on the system, which could allow a remote attacker to exploit the following vulnerabilities:
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper validation of input when parsing files. By persuading a victim to scan a specially-crafted file using the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, a remote attacker could cause the Malware Protection Engine to become unresponsive and eventually restart. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by hosting the malicious file on a Web site or sending the file as an email attachment.
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper validation of certain data structures when parsing files. By persuading a victim to scan a specially-crafted file using the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, a remote attacker could cause large temporary files to be created and consume all available disk resources. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by hosting the malicious file on a Web site or sending the file as an email attachment.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Antigen for Exchange
- Microsoft, Antigen for SMTP Gateway
- Microsoft, Forefront Client Security
- Microsoft, Forefront Edge Server
- Microsoft, Forefront Security for Exchange Server
- Microsoft, Forefront Security for SharePoint
- Microsoft, Standalone System Sweeper located in Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 6.0
- Microsoft, Windows Defender
- Microsoft, Windows Live OneCare
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-029. See References.
Consequences:
Informational
References:
- IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force Database, Microsoft Malware Protection Engine file denial of service at http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/42107.
- IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force Database, Microsoft Malware Protection Engine data structure denial of service at http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/42108.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-029, Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Could Allow Denial of Service (952044) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-029.mspx.
- CVE-2008-1437: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) 1.1.3520.0 and 0.1.13.192, as used in multiple Microsoft products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (engine hang and restart) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1438.
- CVE-2008-1438: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) 1.1.3520.0 and 0.1.13.192, as used in multiple Microsoft products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (disk space exhaustion) via a file with crafted data structures that trigger the creation of large temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1437.
Reported:
Not available
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
Copyright (c) 1994-2008 Internet Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net