(MS11-035) Vulnerability in WINS Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2524426)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2011-1269
Advisory Date: MAY 11, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS). The vulnerability allows remote code execution if a user receives a specially crafted WINS replication packet on an affected system running the WINS service. By default, WINS is not installed on any affected operating system. Only customers who manually install this component on their systems are affected by this issue. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting a logic error that occurs when buffers are passed as parameters.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
For information on patches specific to the affected software, please proceed to the Microsoft Web page.
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Titanium-based Systems
- 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 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1