MS.Outlook.SMB.Attachment.Code.Execution

Release Date Jul 15, 2010
Severity high
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against an attachment-spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Office Outlook. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious attachment. It allows a remote attacker to run a malicious file via sending a crafted mail.
Affected Products Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 1 and 2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 2
Recommended Actions Apply the patch supplied by the vendor: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-045.mspx
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2010-0266
Reference/s http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-045.mspx (MS-ID)

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