(MS11-017) Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2508062)
Publish date: May 18, 2011
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2011-0029
Advisory Date: MAY 18, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This update resolves a vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Client, which could allow remote code execution. The exploit works if a user opens a legitimate Remote Desktop configuration (.rdp) file located in the same network folder as a specially crafted library file. However, for an attack to be successful, a user must visit an untrusted remote file system location or WebDAV share and open a document from this location that is then loaded by a vulnerable application. More specifically, this update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the manner in which the Windows Remote Desktop Client loads external libraries.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
For information on patches specific to the affected software, please proceed to the Microsoft Web page.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004373
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: Identified Microsoft DLL File Over Network Share
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 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
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