(MS10-096) Vulnerability in Windows Address Book Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2423089)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-3147
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Windows Address Book, which could allow a remote user to execute code on the affected system. The exploit works if a user opens a Windows Address Book file located in the same network folder as a specially crafted library file. More specifically, the update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the manner by which the Windows Address Book loads external libraries.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
For more information about this vulnerability, please refer to this Microsoft Web page.
Note for affected software:
** Server Core installation not affected. The vulnerabilities addressed by this update do not affect supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, when installed using the Server Core installation option.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2**
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2**
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems**
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems