Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the InternalOpenColorProfile function in mscms.dll in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management System (MSCMS) in the Image Color Management (ICM) component on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Microsoft Windows - InternalOpenColorProfile Heap Overflow (PoC) (MS08-046) EDB-6732 · dos · Oct 12, 2008 · verified
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References
- 20080812 Microsoft Windows Color Management Module Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability third-party-advisory
- TA08-225A third-party-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5923 vdb-entry signature
- HPSBST02360 vendor-advisory
- 31385 third-party-advisory
- 1020675 vdb-entry
- ADV-2008-2350 vdb-entry
- MS08-046 vendor-advisory
- VU#309739 third-party-advisory
- 6732 exploit
- 30594 vdb-entry