Security Bulletin

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-073 - Moderate

Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Could Allow Information Disclosure (2733829)

Published: November 13, 2012 | Updated: November 20, 2012

Version: 2.1

General Information

Executive Summary

This security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability and one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). The more severe vulnerability could allow information disclosure if an attacker sends specially crafted FTP commands to the server.

This security update is rated Moderate for IIS 7.0 on all supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, and IIS 7.5 on all supported editions of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.

The security update addresses the vulnerabilities by modifying the way IIS manages the permissions of a log file and by modifying the way that IIS handles specially crafted FTP commands. For more information about the vulnerabilities, 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 consider applying the security update 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, see Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

Affected Software 

Operating System Component Maximum Security Impact Aggregate Severity Rating Updates Replaced
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513
Windows 7
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Windows 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Server Core installation option
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0[1](KB2716513) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (Server Core installation) Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 (KB2716513) Internet Information Services 7.5 (KB2719033) Information Disclosure Moderate KB2489256 in MS11-004 replaced by KB2716513 No bulletins replaced by KB2719033

[1]Not the default FTP Service for this operating system.

Non-Affected Software

Operating System Component
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 Microsoft FTP Service 5.1 for IIS 5.1\ Internet Information Services 5.1
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 5.1 for IIS 6.0\ Internet Information Services 6.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 6.0\ Internet Information Services 6.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 6.0\ Internet Information Services 6.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 6.0\ Internet Information Services 6.0
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.0[1]\ Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.5[1]\ Internet Information Services 7.0
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.0[1]\ Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.5[1]\ Internet Information Services 7.0
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.0[1]\ Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.5[1]\ Internet Information Services 7.0
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.0[1]\ Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.5[1]\ Internet Information Services 7.0
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.0[1]\ Microsoft FTP Service 6.0 for IIS 7.5[1]\ Internet Information Services 7.0
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems Microsoft FTP Service for IIS 8.0[1]\ Internet Information Services 8.0
Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems Microsoft FTP Service for IIS 8.0[1]\ Internet Information Services 8.0
Windows RT Not applicable
Windows Server 2012 Microsoft FTP Service for IIS 8.0[1]\ Internet Information Services 8.0
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) Microsoft FTP Service for IIS 8.0[1]\ Internet Information Services 8.0

[1]The default FTP Service for this operating system.

Why was this bulletin revised on November 14, 2012?
Microsoft revised this bulletin to announce that the KB2716513 update on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is now available through all distribution channels, including Windows Update and Microsoft Update. Customers who have already successfully installed the KB2716513 update from the Microsoft Download Center do not need to reinstall the update.

In addition, the following changes were also included in this revision:

  • Corrected the update package filenames for the KB2716513 update on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
  • Corrected the supported installation switches and removal information for the KB2716513 update on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

Where are the file information details?
Refer to the reference tables in the Security Update Deployment section for the location of the file information details.

Where are the hashes of the security updates?
The SHA1 and SHA2 hashes of the security updates can be used to verify the authenticity of downloaded security update packages. For the hash information pertaining to this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2733829.

Why does this update address several reported security vulnerabilities?
This update contains support for several vulnerabilities because the modifications that are required to address these issues are located in related files.

I am using an older release of the software discussed in this security bulletin. What should I do?
The affected software listed in this bulletin have been tested to determine which releases are affected. Other releases are past their support life cycle. For more information about the product lifecycle, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle website.

It should be a priority for customers who have older releases of the software to migrate to supported releases to prevent potential exposure to vulnerabilities. To determine the support lifecycle for your software release, see Select a Product for Lifecycle Information. For more information about service packs for these software releases, see Service Pack Lifecycle Support Policy.

Customers who require custom support for older software must contact their Microsoft account team representative, their Technical Account Manager, or the appropriate Microsoft partner representative for custom support options. Customers without an Alliance, Premier, or Authorized Contract can contact their local Microsoft sales office. For contact information, see the Microsoft Worldwide Information website, select the country in the Contact Information list, and then click Go to see a list of telephone numbers. When you call, ask to speak with the local Premier Support sales manager. For more information, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ.

Vulnerability Information

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

The following severity ratings assume the potential maximum impact of the vulnerability. For information regarding the likelihood, within 30 days of this security bulletin's release, of the exploitability of the vulnerability in relation to its severity rating and security impact, please see the Exploitability Index in the November bulletin summary. For more information, see Microsoft Exploitability Index.

Affected Software Password Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2531 FTP Command Injection Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2532 Aggregate Severity Rating
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Server Core installation option
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (Server Core installation) Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) Not applicable Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (Server Core installation) Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate
Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) Moderate Information Disclosure Not applicable Moderate

Password Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2531

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) fails to properly protect log files.

To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2012-2531.

Mitigating Factors for Password Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2531

Mitigation refers to a setting, common configuration, or general best-practice, existing in a default state, that could reduce the severity of exploitation of a vulnerability. The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:

  • An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
  • The Operational log for IIS is not enabled by default.

Workarounds for Password Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2531

Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality:

  • If you have enabled the "Operational" log for IIS, disable the "Operational" log for IIS-Configuration before assigning a custom account to an Application Pool, and re-enable the "Operational" log after the account has been associated.
  • Use Built-in account identities (e.g. LocalService, ApplicationPoolIdentity, etc.) instead of custom accounts for application pools when possible.
  • Prevent access to EventViewer snap-in to non-Administrators accounts.

FAQ for Password Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2531

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is an information disclosure vulnerability.

What causes the vulnerability?
The vulnerability is caused when Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) improperly manages the permissions of a log file.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could discover the username and/or password of configured accounts.

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then view the unprotected log file.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Servers running affected versions of Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) are primarily affected.

What does the update do?
The update corrects the vulnerability by modifying the way Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) manages the permissions of a log file.

When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
No. Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through coordinated vulnerability disclosure.

When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.

FTP Command Injection Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2532

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) FTP Service negotiates encrypted communications channels.

To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2012-2532.

Mitigating Factors for FTP Command Injection Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2532

Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability.

Workarounds for FTP Command Injection Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2532

Microsoft has not identified any workarounds for this vulnerability.

FAQ for FTP Command Injection Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2532

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is an information disclosure vulnerability.

What causes the vulnerability?
This vulnerability is caused by the way that the Microsoft IIS FTP service handles specially crafted FTP commands.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute a limited set of FTP commands, prior to the session switching to Transport Layer Security (TLS).

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted FTP command to the FTP server.

Is my system affected by this vulnerability if the FTP Service is set up to disable anonymous authentication?
Yes. This vulnerability occurs before authentication, so a malicious client can obtain information disclosure on a vulnerable system even if it is configured to not allow anonymous authentication.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Systems where IIS 7.0 with FTP Services or IIS 7.5 with FTP services are used are primarily at risk.

What does the update do?
This update modifies the way that the Microsoft IIS FTP service handles specially crafted FTP commands.

When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
Yes. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. It has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposure CVE-2012-2532.

When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.

Update Information

Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance

Security Central

Manage the software and security updates you need to deploy to the servers, desktop, and mobile systems in your organization. For more information see the TechNet Update Management Center. The Microsoft TechNet Security website provides additional information about security in Microsoft products.

Security updates are available from Microsoft Update and Windows Update. Security updates are also available from the Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security update."

Finally, security updates can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The Microsoft Update Catalog provides a searchable catalog of content made available through Windows Update and Microsoft Update, including security updates, drivers and service packs. By searching using the security bulletin number (such as, "MS12-001"), you can add all the applicable updates to your basket (including different languages for an update), and download to the folder of your choosing. For more information about the Microsoft Update Catalog, see the Microsoft Update Catalog FAQ.

Detection and Deployment Guidance

Microsoft provides detection and deployment guidance for security updates. This guidance contains recommendations and information that can help IT professionals understand how to use various tools for detection and deployment of security updates. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 961747.

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) lets administrators scan local and remote systems for missing security updates as well as common security misconfigurations. For more information, see Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

The following table provides the MBSA detection summary for this security update.

Software MBSA
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 No
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 No
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 No
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 No
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Yes
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes

Note For customers using legacy software not supported by the latest release of MBSA, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services, please see Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and reference the Legacy Product Support section on how to create comprehensive security update detection with legacy tools.

Windows Server Update Services

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables information technology administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to computers that are running the Windows operating system. For more information about how to deploy security updates using Windows Server Update Services, see the TechNet article, Windows Server Update Services.

Systems Management Server

The following table provides the SMS detection and deployment summary for this security update.

Software SMS 2003 with ITMU System Center Configuration Manager
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 No No
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 No No
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 No No
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 No No
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Yes Yes
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes Yes

Note Microsoft discontinued support for SMS 2.0 on April 12, 2011. For SMS 2003, Microsoft also discontinued support for the Security Update Inventory Tool (SUIT) on April 12, 2011. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager. For customers remaining on SMS 2003 Service Pack 3, the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) is also an option.

For SMS 2003, the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) can be used by SMS to detect security updates that are offered by Microsoft Update and that are supported by Windows Server Update Services. For more information about the SMS 2003 ITMU, see SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates. For more information about SMS scanning tools, see SMS 2003 Software Update Scanning Tools. See also Downloads for Systems Management Server 2003.

System Center Configuration Manager uses WSUS 3.0 for detection of updates. For more information, see System Center.

For more detailed information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 910723: Summary list of monthly detection and deployment guidance articles.

Update Compatibility Evaluator and Application Compatibility Toolkit

Updates often write to the same files and registry settings required for your applications to run. This can trigger incompatibilities and increase the time it takes to deploy security updates. You can streamline testing and validating Windows updates against installed applications with the Update Compatibility Evaluator components included with Application Compatibility Toolkit.

The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows Vista, a Windows Update, a Microsoft Security Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.

Security Update Deployment

Affected Software

For information about the specific security update for your affected software, click the appropriate link:

Windows Vista (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp7_x86_kb2716513.msp /q
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp75_loc_x86_kb2716513.msp /q
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp7_x64_kb2716513.msp /q
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp75_loc_x64_kb2716513.msp /q
Installing without restarting For Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp7_x86_kb2716513.msp /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp75_loc_x86_kb2716513.msp /norestart
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp7_x64_kb2716513.msp /norestart
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp75_loc_x64_kb2716513.msp /norestart
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
HotPatching Not applicable.
Removal Information Use Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2716513
Registry Key Verification Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Switch Description
/help Displays usage dialog box.
Setup Modes
/q Sets user interface level.
Install Options
/extract [directory] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Always restarts the computer after installation.
/promptrestart Prompts the user to restart if necessary.
Logging Options
**/l[i w e a r u c m o p v x + ! *] <LogFile>** Sets logging options.
i - status messages
w - non-fatal warnings
e - all error messages
a - startup of actions
r - action-specific records
u - user request
c - initial UI parameters
m - out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - out-of-disk-space messages
p - terminal properties
v - verbose output
x - extra debugging information
+ - append to existing log file
! - flush each line to the log
* - log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>

Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307.

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification
    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
    2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
    3. On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    4. You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
    5. Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:\ ftp7_x86_kb2716513.msp /q
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:\ ftp75_loc_x86_kb2716513.msp /q
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:\ ftp7_x64_kb2716513.msp /q
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp75_loc_x64_kb2716513.msp /q
Installing without restarting For Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:\ ftp7_x86_kb2716513.msp /norestart
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:\ ftp75_loc_x86_kb2716513.msp /norestart
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:\ ftp7_x64_kb2716513.msp /norestart
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 for IIS 7.0 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:\ ftp75_loc_x64_kb2716513.msp /norestart
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
HotPatching Not applicable.
Removal Information Use Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2716513
Registry Key Verification Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Switch Description
/help Displays usage dialog box.
Setup Modes
/q Sets user interface level.
Install Options
/extract [directory] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Always restarts the computer after installation.
/promptrestart Prompts the user to restart if necessary.
Logging Options
**/l[i w e a r u c m o p v x + ! *] <LogFile>** Sets logging options.
i - status messages
w - non-fatal warnings
e - all error messages
a - startup of actions
r - action-specific records
u - user request
c - initial UI parameters
m - out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - out-of-disk-space messages
p - terminal properties
v - verbose output
x - extra debugging information
+ - append to existing log file
! - flush each line to the log
* - log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>

Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307.

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification
    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
    2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
    3. On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    4. You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
    5. Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Windows 7 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2716513-x86.msu /quiet
For Microsoft IIS 7.5 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2719033-x86.msu /quiet
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2716513-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft IIS 7.5 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2719033-x64.msu /quiet
Installing without restarting For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2716513-x86.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft IIS 7.5 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2719033-x64.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2716513-x64.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft IIS 7.5 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2719033-x64.msu /quiet /norestart
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
HotPatching Not applicable.
Removal Information To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2716513 and Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2719033
Registry Key Verification Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches

Switch Description
/?, /h, /help Displays help on supported switches.
/quiet Suppresses the display of status or error messages.
/norestart When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation.
/warnrestart:<seconds> When combined with /quiet, the installer will warn the user before initiating restart.
/promptrestart When combined with /quiet, the installer will prompt before initiating restart.
/forcerestart When combined with /quiet, the installer will forcefully close applications and initiate restart.
/log:<file name> Enables logging to specified file.
/extract:<destination> Extracts the package contents to the destination folder.
/uninstall /kb:<KB Number> Uninstalls the security update.

Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see "Windows Update Stand-alone Installer" in the TechNet article, Miscellaneous Changes in Windows 7.

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification
    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Search box.
    2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
    3. On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    4. You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
    5. Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2716513-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft IIS 7.5 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2719033-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2716513-ia64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft IIS 7.5 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2719033-ia64.msu /quiet
Installing without restarting For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2716513-x64.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft IIS 7.5 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2719033-x64.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft FTP Service 7.5 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2716513-ia64.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft IIS 7.5 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2719033-ia64.msu /quiet /norestart
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
HotPatching Not applicable.
Removal Information To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2716513 and Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2719033
Registry Key Verification Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches

Switch Description
/?, /h, /help Displays help on supported switches.
/quiet Suppresses the display of status or error messages.
/norestart When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation.
/warnrestart:<seconds> When combined with /quiet, the installer will warn the user before initiating restart.
/promptrestart When combined with /quiet, the installer will prompt before initiating restart.
/forcerestart When combined with /quiet, the installer will forcefully close applications and initiate restart.
/log:<file name> Enables logging to specified file.
/extract:<destination> Extracts the package contents to the destination folder.
/uninstall /kb:<KB Number> Uninstalls the security update.

Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see "Windows Update Stand-alone Installer" in the TechNet article, Miscellaneous Changes in Windows 7.

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification
    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
    2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
    3. On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    4. You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
    5. Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Other Information

Acknowledgments

Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:

  • Justin Royce of ProDX for reporting the Password Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2012-2531)

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 go to the active protections websites provided by program partners, listed in Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Partners.

Support

How to obtain help and support for this security update

Disclaimer

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions

  • V1.0 (November 13, 2012): Bulletin published.
  • V2.0 (November 14, 2012): Revised this bulletin to announce that the KB2716513 update on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is now available through all distribution channels, including Windows Update and Microsoft Update. Customers who have already successfully installed this update from the Microsoft Download Center do not need to reinstall the update. Also added an update FAQ to describe additional clarifications and corrections to the bulletin.
  • V2.1 (November 20, 2012): Added missing Server Core installation entries to the Severity table. This is a bulletin change only. There were no changes to the Affected Software table.

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