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Microsoft Windows ASN.1 library contains a memory management vulnerability

Vulnerability Note VU#255924

Original Release Date: 2004-04-14 | Last Revised: 2004-04-14

Overview

Microsoft's ASN.1 library contains a memory management error that could be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service situation, or execute arbitrary code.

Description

Microsoft's ASN.1 library contains a memory management error, potentially a "double-free" condition. By sending a crafted request, an attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability to corrupt memory or execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects the following systems:

    • Windows XP
    • Windows Server 2003
    • Windows NT 4.0
    • Windows 2000
    • Windows 98, 98 SE, ME

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to a denial-of-service condition, or the ability to execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Apply a patch from the vendor

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011 contains patch information to resolve this issue.

Vendor Information

255924
 

Microsoft Corporation Affected

Updated:  April 14, 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

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011 contains information regarding this issue.

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to Microsoft for reporting this vulnerability.

This document was written by Jason A Rafail.

Other Information

CVE IDs: CVE-2004-0123
Severity Metric: 48.55
Date Public: 2004-04-13
Date First Published: 2004-04-14
Date Last Updated: 2004-04-14 14:36 UTC
Document Revision: 3

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