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Microsoft Windows Server Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS08-067)

Summary:

A specially crafted RPC request can be delivered to the server service of the affected Microsoft Windows system to run arbitrary code.

Impact:
  • Remote code execution

Risk:
  • Critical

Affected Software:
  • Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
  • Windows XP Service Pack 2
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3
  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Vista Service Pack 1
  • Windows Vista x64 Edition
  • Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems

Solutions:
  • Apply the security update available at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
  • The FortiGuard Global Security Research Team released the following:
    • IPS signature "MS.DCERPC.NETAPI32.Buffer.Overflow", which covers this specific vulnerability.
    • and, Antivirus signature "W32/NetAPI32.RPC!exploit.M20084250" to detect the malicious file related to this vulnerability.
Fortinet customers who subscribe to Fortinet’s intrusion prevention (IPS) service should be protected against this remote code execution vulnerability. Fortinet’s IPS service is one component of FortiGuard Subscription Services, which also offer comprehensive solutions such as antivirus, Web content filtering and antispam capabilities. These services enable protection against threats on both application and network layers. FortiGuard Services are continuously updated by the FortiGuard Global Security Research Team, which enables Fortinet to deliver a combination of multi-layered security intelligence and true zero-day protection from new and emerging threats. These updates are delivered to all FortiGate, FortiMail and FortiClient products. Fortinet strictly follows responsible disclosure guidelines to ensure optimum protection during a threat's lifecycle.

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