(MS10-052) Vulnerability in Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 Codecs Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2115168)

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-1882
  Advisory Date: FEB 04, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

This security update addresses a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 audio codecs.
The vulnerability may allow remote code execution if a user opens a specific media file or receives specially crafted streaming content from a Web site or an application that provides Web content. Once successfully exploited, this vulnerability may give an attacker the same user rights as the local user. However, users with fewer user rights on the system are less affected compared to those with administrative user rights.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004354

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3