Windows Saved Search Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-4268,MS08-075
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and
SP1 and Server 2008 does not properly free memory during a save operation for a
Windows Search file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via
a crafted saved-search file, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability." nvd:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-075.mspx Windows Saved
Search Vulnerability - CVE-2008-4268 A remote code execution vulnerability
exists when saving a specially crafted search file within Windows Explorer. This
operation causes Windows Explorer to exit and restart in an exploitable
manner.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003116
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003116 - Windows Saved Search Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft windows_server_2008
- microsoft windows_vista
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