MS.Shell.Handler.Remote.Code.Execution

Release DateFeb 10, 2010
SeverityHigh
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a remote code-execution vulnerability
in IE.

It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows 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 ActionsApply the patch, available from the vendor's website:
http://update.microsoft.com
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2010-0027
Microsoft Bulletin IDMS10-007   http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-007.mspx
Reference: VID-18206