EXP/Ani.Gen - Exploit

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Virus:	EXP/Ani.Gen
Date discovered:	30/03/2007
Type:	Exploit
In the wild:	Yes
Reported Infections:	Low to medium
Distribution Potential:	Low
Damage Potential:	Low
Static file:	No
Engine version:	7.03.01.47

Special detection Description:
MS07-017 (Vulnerability in Windows Animated Cursor Handling)

EXP/Ani.Gen is a generic detection for exploits using a vulnerability in Windows Animated Cursor Format Handling.

Modified cursor or icon files that make use of this vulnerability can activate payload code just by visiting a malicious Web site or viewing a malicious e-mail message.

An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.

Please make sure that you download and install the patch in order to be protected against this threat. The patch itself among further technical information can be found here: MS07-017

Version history:
The following engine update was released in order to enhance detection:

• 7.03.01.47 ( 30/03/2007 )

See a brief description here.

Description inserted by Andrei Ivanes on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:18 (GMT+1)
Description updated by Alexander Vukcevic on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:50 (GMT+1)

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