(MS11-009) Vulnerability in JScript and VBScript Scripting Engines Could Allow Information Disclosure (2475792)
Publish date: February 10, 2011
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2011-0031
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This security update addresses a vulnerability in the JScript and VBScript scripting engines, which could allow information disclosure if a user visited a specially crafted website. To convince users to visit the page, attackers typically send the link in an email or instant message. More specifically, this update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the manner in which the JScript and VBScript scripting engines process scripts in Web pages.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
For information on patches specific to the affected software, please proceed to the Microsoft Web page.
For Trend Micro clients using Trend Micro Deep Security and OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF), please refer to the table below for the filter identifier(s) specific to this advisory's vulnerability identifier(s):
| Vulnerability ID | Identifier & Title | IDF First Pattern Version | IDF First Pattern Release Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2011-0031 | 1004588 - Microsoft Script Encoder Memory Corruption Vulnerability | 11-005 | Feb 09, 2011 |
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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