(MS10-095) Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2385678)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-3966
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, which could allow remote code execution if users open certain files located in the same network folder as a specially crafted library file. Opening files with the following file types could trigger the exploit: .eml and .rss for Windows Live Mail or .wpost for. Microsoft Live Writer.
More specifically, this update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the manner by which the Windows BranchCache 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 affected. This update applies, with the same severity rating, to supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, whether or not installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- 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
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