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Retired: Microsoft Windows GDI 'CreateDIBPatternBrushPt' Function Heap Overflow Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a heap-based overflow vulnerability that resides in the GDI graphics library and can be triggered by a malformed EMF files.

A successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to completely compromise the affected computer.

NOTE: This BID is being retired because further analysis indicates that this vulnerability is the same issue described in BID 28571 (Microsoft Windows GDI 'CreateDIBPatternBrushPt' Function Heap Overflow Vulnerability).