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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-059 - Important

Vulnerability in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 Could Result in Elevation of Privilege Within the SharePoint Site (942017)

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Version: 1.0

General Information

Executive Summary

This security update resolves a publicly reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary script that could result in elevation of privilege within the SharePoint site, as opposed to elevation of privilege within the workstation or server environment. The vulnerability could also allow an attacker to run arbitrary script to modify a user’s cache, resulting in information disclosure at the workstation.

The security update is rated important for Microsoft SharePoint Services 3.0 in supported editions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and for supported editions of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying the way that Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 validate URL-encoded requests.

Recommendation. Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update at the earliest opportunity.

Known Issues. Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 942017 documents currently known issues that customers may experience when installing this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues.

Affected and Non-Affected Software

The software listed here 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

SoftwareComponentMaximum Security ImpactAggregate Severity RatingBulletins Replaced By This Update
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
(KB934525)
Elevation of PrivilegeImportantNone
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
(KB934525)
Elevation of PrivilegeImportantNone
Windows Server 2003 x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
(KB934525)
Elevation of PrivilegeImportantNone
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
(KB934525)
Elevation of PrivilegeImportantNone
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
(KB937832)
Elevation of PrivilegeImportantNone
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 x64 Edition
(KB937832)
Elevation of PrivilegeImportantNone

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update

Vulnerability Information

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

SharePoint Scripting Vulnerability - CVE-2007-2581

Update Information

Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance

Security Update Deployment

Other Information

Support

  • Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates.
  • 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.

Disclaimer

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Revisions

  • V1.0 (October 9, 2007): Bulletin published.