MS.Remote.Desktop.Connection.ActiveX

NameMS.Remote.Desktop.Connection.ActiveX.Overflow
Last Updated DateSep 11, 2009
Release DateAug 11, 2009
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a heap overflow vulnerability in Remote Desktop Connection.

The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software Activex Control handles a malicious property assign. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.
Affected ProductsWindows XP Service Pack 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3
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
Recommended ActionsApply patch, available from the website:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-044.mspx
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-1929
Microsoft Bulletin IDMS09-044   http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-044.mspx
Reference: VID-17669