Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-062 - Critical
Vulnerability in MPEG-4 Codec Could Allow Remote Code Execution (975558)
Published:
Version: 1.0
General Information
Executive Summary
This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in MPEG-4 codec. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted media file or receives specially crafted streaming content from a Web site or any application that delivers Web content. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
This security update is rated Critical for all supported editions of Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 (except Itanium-based editions), Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 (except Itanium-based editions). Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008, and all supported editions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, are not affected by the vulnerability. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying the way that the MPEG-4 codec handles specially crafted media content. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.
Recommendation. The majority of customers have automatic updating enabled and will not need to take any action because this security update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Customers who have not enabled automatic updating need to check for updates and install this update manually. For information about specific configuration options in automatic updating, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 294871.
For administrators and enterprise installations, or end users who want to install this security update manually, Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.
See also the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, later in this bulletin.
Known Issues. None
Affected and Non-Affected Software
The following software have been tested to determine which versions or editions are affected. Other versions or editions are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
Affected Software
| Operating System | Maximum Security Impact | Aggregate Severity Rating | Bulletins Replaced by this Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | None |
| Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | None |
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | None |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | None |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | None |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | None |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2** | Remote Code Execution | Critical | None |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2** | Remote Code Execution | Critical | None |
**Server Core installation not affected. The vulnerabilities addressed by this update do not affect supported editions of Windows Server 2008 as indicated, when installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see the TechNet articles, Managing a Server Core Installation and Servicing a Server Core Installation. Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; see Compare Server Core Installation Options.
Non-Affected Software
| Operating System |
|---|
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update
Vulnerability Information
Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers
MPEG-4 Codec Vulnerability - CVE-2010-0818
Update Information
Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Security Update Deployment
Other Information
Acknowledgments
Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:
- Matthew Watchinski of Sourcefire VRT for reporting the MPEG-4 Codec Vulnerability (CVE-2010-0818)
Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)
To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections Web sites provided by program partners, listed in Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Partners.
Support
- Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Security Support or 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. For more information about available support options, see Microsoft Help and Support.
- International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support Web site.
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Revisions
- V1.0 (September 14, 2010): Bulletin published.
