Microsoft Windows EngTextOut Non-ASCII Character Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:7358

Info

Microsoft Windows EngTextOut Non-ASCII Character Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 7358
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 15 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 15 2003 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery of this issue is credited to <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Itanium 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition
Microsoft Windows .NET Web Server Beta 3
Microsoft Windows .NET Standard Server Beta 3
Microsoft Windows .NET Enterprise Server RC2
Microsoft Windows .NET Enterprise Server Beta 3
Microsoft Windows .NET Datacenter Server Beta 3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Windows EngTextOut Non-ASCII Character Denial Of Service Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been alleged in the EngTextOut function on some versions of the Microsoft Windows operating systems. If this function is passed non-ASCII characters, this will reportedly result in an operating system crash. This issue may potentially be triggered through applications which use the vulnerable function.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows EngTextOut Non-ASCII Character Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows EngTextOut Non-ASCII Character Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

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