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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-007

ASN.1 Vulnerability Could Allow Code Execution (828028)

Issued: February 10, 2004

Updated: June 9, 2004

Version Number: 1.1

Summary

Who should read this document:
Customers who are using Microsoft® Windows®

Impact of vulnerability:
Remote Code Execution

Maximum Severity Rating:
Critical

Recommendation:
Systems administrators should apply the update immediately.

Security Update Replacement:
None

Caveats:
Windows NT 4.0 (Workstation, Server, and Terminal Server Edition) does not install the affected file by default. This file is installed as part of the MS03-041 Windows NT 4.0 security update and other possible non-security-related hotfixes. If the Windows NT 4.0 security update for MS03-041 is not installed, this may not be a required update. To verify if the affected file is installed, search for the file named Msasn1.dll. If this file is present, this security update is required. Windows Update, Software Update Services, and the Microsoft Security Baseline Analyzer will also correctly detect if this update is required.

Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:

Affected Software:

Tested Microsoft Windows Components:

Affected Components:

  • Microsoft ASN.1 Library

The software listed above has been tested to determine if the versions are affected. Other versions either no longer include security update support or may not be affected. Please review the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site to determine the support lifecycle for your product and version.

General Information

Technical Details

Workarounds

Frequently Asked Questions

Security Update Information

Other Information

Acknowledgments

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

Obtaining other security updates:

Updates for other security issues are available from the following locations:

  • Security updates are available from the Microsoft Download Center, and can be most easily found by doing a keyword search for "security_patch".
  • Updates for consumer platforms are available from the WindowsUpdate Web site.

Support:

  • Technical support is available from Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY for customers in the U.S. and Canada. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates.
  • International customers can get support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support associated with security updates. Information on how to contact Microsoft support is available at the International Support Web Site.

Security Resources:

Software Update Services (SUS):

Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) enables administrators to quickly and reliably deploy the latest critical updates and security updates to Windows® 2000 and Windows Server™ 2003-based servers, as well as to desktop computers running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional.

For information about how to deploy this security update with Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.

Systems Management Server (SMS):

Systems Management Server can provide assistance deploying this security update. For information about Systems Management Server visit the SMS Web Site. For detailed information about the many enhancements to the security update deployment process that SMS 2003 provides, please visit the SMS 2003 Security Patch Management Web site. SMS also provides several additional tools to assist administrators in the deployment of security updates such as the SMS 2.0 Software Update Services Feature Pack and the SMS 2.0 Administration Feature Pack. The SMS 2.0 Software Update Services Feature Pack utilizes the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and the Microsoft Office Detection Tool to provide broad support for security bulletin remediation. Some software updates may require administrative rights following a restart of the computer.

Note: The inventory capabilities of the SMS 2.0 Software Update Services Feature Pack may be used for targeting updates to specific computers, and the SMS 2.0 Administration Feature Pack's Elevated Rights Deployment Tool can be used for installation. This provides optimal deployment for updates that require explicit targeting using Systems Management Server and administrative rights after the computer has been restarted.

Disclaimer:

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Revisions:

  • V1.0 (February 10, 2004): Bulletin published.
  • V1.1 (June 9, 2004): Bulletin updated to reflect updated information in the Windows NT 4.0 Security Update Information, Removal Instructions section.