(MS11-006) Vulnerability in Windows Shell Graphics Processing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2483185)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-3970
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This security update addresses a vulnerability in the Windows Shell graphics processor, which could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted thumbnail image. A successful attacker could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user. More specifically, this update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the manner in which the Windows Shell graphics processor parses thumbnail images. This security update also addresses the vulnerability first described in Microsoft Security Advisory 2490606.
Note for affected software: **Server Core installation not affected. The vulnerabilities addressed by this update do not affect supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, when installed using the Server Core installation option.
Note for affected software: **Server Core installation not affected. The vulnerabilities addressed by this update do not affect supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, when installed using the Server Core installation option.
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-2010-3970 | 1004562 - Microsoft Windows 'CreateSizedDIBSECTION()' Thumbnail View Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | 11-002 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| � | 1004563 - Microsoft Windows 'CreateSizedDIBSECTION()' Thumbnail View Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Over Network Share | 11-002 | Jan 12, 2011 |
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 Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- 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
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