March 2011 - Microsoft Releases 3 Advisories
Severity: HIGH
Advisory Date: MAR 08, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft addresses the following vulnerabilities in its March batch of patches:
- (MS11-015) Vulnerabilities in Windows Media Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2510030)
Risk Rating: Critical
This security update addresses a vulnerability in DirectShow and a vulnerability in Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center. An attacker could execute arbitrary code if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Digital Video Recording (.DVR-MS) file. Read more here. - (MS11-016) Vulnerability in Microsoft Groove Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2494047)
Risk Rating: Important
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Groove, which could allow remote attackers to execute code on the vulnerable system. The attack works if a user opens a legitimate Groove-related file that is located in the same network directory as a specially crafted library file. Read more here. - (MS11-017) Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2508062)
Risk Rating: Important
This security update addresses a vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Client, which could allow remote code execution if a user opens a legitimate Remote Desktop configuration (.RDP) file. Read more here.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro clients using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) may refer to the table below for the pattern filter identifier(s):
| Microsoft Bulletin ID | Vulnerability ID | Identifier & Title | IDF First Pattern Version | IDF First Pattern Release Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS11-015 |
CVE-2011-0032 |
1004373 - Identified Microsoft DLL File Over Network Share |
|
August 25, 2010 |
| 1004566 - Identified Suspicious Microsoft DLL File Over Network Share | 11-009 | March 9, 2011 | ||
| MS11-016 |
CVE-2010-3146 |
1004373 - Identified Microsoft DLL File Over Network Share | 10-028 | August 25, 2010 |
| 1004566 - Identified Suspicious Microsoft DLL File Over Network Share | 11-009 | March 9, 2011 | ||
| MS11-017 |
CVE-2011-0029 |
1004373 - Identified Microsoft DLL File Over Network Share | 10-028 | August 25, 2010 |
SOLUTION
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