(MS11-059) Vulnerability in Data Access Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2560656)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2011-1975
Advisory Date: AUG 24, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This security update addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that may lead to remote code execution once a user opens a non-malicious Excel file located in the same network directory as a malicious library file.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
PATCH: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-059.mspx
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004773
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: Data Access Components Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability Over WebDAV (CVE-2011-1975)
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
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