MS.Windows.Vista.Mail.Local.File.Execution

description-logoDescription

Windows Mail in Microsoft Windows Vista has a local file execution vulnerability. A remote attacker could execute a local program through a link to a local file or a UNC share pathname in which there is a directory with the same base name as an executable program at the same level. The exploit can be triggered by a sending crafted email, which the attacker would have to persuade the victim to open.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Impact logoImpact

System compromise.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the Web site.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-034.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)