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MS.XML.Core.Services.Memory.Corruption

Release Date

Aug 12, 2010

Severity

high

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a remote code-execution vulnerability
in Microsoft XML Core Services.

The vulnerability is due to the vulnerable software's inability to properly handle unexpected HTTP response patterns. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.

Affected Products

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
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems*
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2*
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems*
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2*
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems*
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems

Recommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-051.mspx

Coverage

IPS
VCM

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

CVE-2010-2561

Reference/s

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS10-051.mspx (MS-ID)

Reference: VID-24072