Bloodhound.Exploit.14

Bloodhound.Exploit.14 is a heuristic detection for malformed TIFF image files that could be used to exploit a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in Explorer.exe on Microsoft Windows XP.

The files that are detected as Bloodhound.Exploit.14 may be malicious, or they may be the result of corruption. We suggest that you submit to Symantec Security Response any files that are detected as Bloodhound.Exploit.14.

For instructions on how to do this using Scan and Deliver, read the document, "How to submit a file to Symantec Security Response using Scan and Deliver."

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 24, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version September 24, 2004
• Initial Daily Certified version October 31, 2007 revision 003
• Latest Daily Certified version October 31, 2007 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 28, 2004

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low