(MS10-094) Vulnerability in Windows Media Encoder Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2447961)
Publish date: February 10, 2011
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-3965
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This update resolves a vulnerability in Windows Media Encoder, which could allow remote code execution if an attacker succeeds in convincing users to open a legitimate Windows Media Profile (.prx) file that is located in the same network directory as a specially crafted library file. More specifically, this update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Windows Media Encoder loads external libraries.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
For information on patches specific to the affected software, please proceed to the Microsoft Web page.
SOLUTION
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
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
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