[Microsoft Alert] Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-008

Vulnerability in Web Client Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (911927)

Issued: February 14, 2006

Version: 1.0

 

Summary

Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution

Maximum Severity Rating: Important

Recommendation: Customers should apply the update at the earliest opportunity

Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces a prior security update. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.

 

Vulnerability Details:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows processes Web Client requests that could allow an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerable to take complete control of the affected system..

 

Affected Software:

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

 

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

 

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

 

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems

 

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition8

 

 

 

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