Release DateOct 14, 2009 |
Severityhigh |
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to exploit a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Indexing Service.The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles a malicious web content. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page |
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4Windows XP Service Pack 2 and 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 |
Recommended ActionsRefer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-057.mspx |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2009-2507 |
Reference/shttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms09-057.mspx (MS-ID) |