1/13: Expl_Iconex-A an Animated Cursor File
January 13, 2005

Expl_Iconex.A is Trend Micro's detection for an animated cursor file (ANI) that exploits the Vulnerability in "Cursor and Icon Format Handling Could Allow Remote Code Execution."

Once the animated cursor is loaded, it triggers a vulnerability that allows code execution. More information on the said vulnerability can be found on the following Microsoft page:

Microsoft Security Bulletin 05-002

This exploit affects the following systems: