Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-019 - Critical
Vulnerabilities in TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service (893066)
Published: | Updated:
Version: 2.1
Summary
Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.
Security Update Replacement: None.
Caveats: Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 893066 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when they install this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 893066.
Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:
Affected Software:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1 (Itanium) – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 (Itanium) – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME) – Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.
Non-Affected Software:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
The software in this list has been tested to determine whether the versions are affected. Other versions either no longer include security update support or may not be affected. To determine the support life cycle for your product and version, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site.
General Information
Executive Summary
Executive Summary:
This update resolves several newly-discovered, privately-reported and public vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own “Vulnerability Details” section.
An attacker who successfully exploited the most severe of these vulnerabilities could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. However, an attacker who successfully exploited the most severe of these vulnerabilities would most likely cause the affected system to stop responding.
We recommend that customers apply the update immediately.
Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers:
| Vulnerability Identifiers | Impact of Vulnerability | Windows 98, 98 SE, ME | Windows 2000 | Windows XP Service Pack 1 | Windows XP Service Pack 2 | Windows Server 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP Validation Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0048 | Remote Code Execution | Not Critical | Critical | Critical | None | None |
| ICMP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0790 | Denial of Service | Not Critical | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| ICMP Path MTU Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1060 | Denial of Service | Not Critical | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| TCP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0230 | Denial of Service | Not Critical | Low | Low | None | Low |
| Spoofed Connection Request Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0688 | Denial of Service | None | None | None | Low | Low |
| Aggregate Severity of All Vulnerabilities | Not Critical | Critical | Critical | Moderate | Moderate |
This assessment is based on the types of systems that are affected by the vulnerability, their typical deployment patterns, and the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would have on them.
Note The severity ratings for non x86 operating system versions map to the x86 operating systems versions as follows:
- The Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1 (Itanium) severity rating is the same as Windows XP Service Pack 1 severity rating.
- The Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 (Itanium) severity rating is the same as Windows XP Service Pack 1 severity rating.
- The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems severity rating is the same as Windows Server 2003 severity rating.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security update
Why did Microsoft update this bulletin on June 14, 2005
Microsoft updated this bulletin today to advise customers that a revised version of the security update is available. The original security update successfully addressed the vulnerabilities described in this security bulletin. However, there is a known network connectivity issue that affects a particular type of network configuration when using the original security update. For more information on this issue see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 898060. Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 893066 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when they install this revised security update.
We are distributing this re-release broadly to customers to help reduce the likelihood that customers will encounter this network connectivity issue in the future. We recommend installing this revised security update even if you have installed the previous version. The revised security update will be available through Windows Update, Software Update Services (SUS), and will be recommended by the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA), except on certain systems as documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 901159. Customers that have installed the hotfix that was available to address this network connectivity issue should also install the revised security update. It is not necessary to uninstall the prior security update or hotfix prior to installing the revised security update.
What are the known issues that customers may experience when they install this security update?
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 893066 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when they install this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 893066.
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. Instead of having to install several updates that are almost the same, customers can install only this update.
Does this update contain any security-related changes to functionality?
Yes. Besides the changes that are listed in each “Vulnerability Details” sections of this bulletin, this update includes additional security changes that are based on the result of a security review of the affected components. The default TCPWindowSize registry value has been changed on some operating systems. A new MaxIcmpHostRoutes registry value has also been introduced to control ICMP Path MTU related behavior. Administrators should consider reviewing Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 890345 and Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 896350 for more information about these registry changes prior to installing this security update.
How does the extended support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition affect the release of security updates for these operating systems?
Microsoft will only release security updates for critical security issues. Non-critical security issues are not offered during this support period. For more information about the Microsoft Support Lifecycle policies for these operating systems, visit the following Web site.
For more information about severity ratings, visit the following Web site.
Are Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows Millennium Edition critically affected by one or more of the vulnerabilities that are addressed in this security bulletin?
No. None of these vulnerabilities are critical in severity on Windows 98, on Windows 98 Second Edition, or on Windows Millennium Edition. For more information about severity ratings, visit the following Web site
I am still using Windows XP, but extended security update support ended on September 30th, 2004. What should I do?
The original version of Windows XP, generally known as Windows XP Gold or Windows XP Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version, reached the end of its extended security update support life cycle on September 30, 2004.
It should be a priority for customers who have this operating system version to migrate to supported operating system versions to prevent potential exposure to vulnerabilities. For more information about the Windows Service Pack Product Lifecycle, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site. For more information about the Windows Product Lifecycle, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site.
For more information, see the Windows Operating System Product Support Lifecycle FAQ.
Extended security update support for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Service Pack 6a and Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 ended on June 30, 2004. Extended security update support for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Service Pack 6a ended on December 31, 2004. I’m still using one of these operating systems, what should I do?
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Service Pack 6a, Windows NT 4.0 Server Service Pack 6a, and Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 have reached the end of their life cycles. It should be a priority for customers who have these operating system versions to migrate to supported versions to prevent potential exposure to vulnerabilities. For more information about the Windows Product Lifecycle, visit the following Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site. For more information about the extended security update support period for these operating system versions, visit the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site.
Customers who require additional support for Windows NT 4.0 SP6a 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, visit the Microsoft Worldwide Information Web site, select the country, 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 Windows Operating System Product Support Lifecycle FAQ.
Can I use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to determine whether this update is required?
Yes. MBSA will determine whether this update is required. For more information about MBSA, visit the MBSA Web site.
Can I use Systems Management Server (SMS) to determine whether this update is required?
Yes. SMS can help detect and deploy this security update. For information about SMS, visit the SMS Web site. The Security Update Inventory Tool is required for detecting Microsoft Windows and other affected Microsoft products. For more information about the limitations of the Security Update Inventory Tool, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 306460
Vulnerability Details
IP Validation Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0048:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted IP message to an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to remotely execute code. However, attempts to exploit this vulnerability would most likely result in a denial of service.
Mitigating Factors for IP Validation Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0048:
- This attack requires that routers forward malformed IP network packets. Most routers will not forward these kinds of malformed IP network packets.
- Firewall best practices and standard default firewall configurations can help protect networks from attacks that originate outside the enterprise perimeter. Best practices recommend that systems that are connected to the Internet have a minimal number of ports exposed. Affected systems that allow any IP connections to the Internet may be vulnerable to this issue.
- If enabled, the Internet Connection Firewall does mitigate this vulnerability on Windows XP Service Pack 1. Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 were not vulnerable to this issue.
Workarounds for IP Validation Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0048:
- ISA Server 2000 and ISA Server 2004 can be used to block the affected types of traffic. Please review the ISA Server Preventative Measures Documentation for more information on how to use ISA Server to help mitigate this vulnerability.
- Use a personal firewall, such as the Internet Connection Firewall, which is included with Windows XP Service Pack 1.
By default, the Internet Connection Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 1 helps protect your Internet connection by blocking unsolicited incoming traffic. We recommend that you block all unsolicited incoming communication from the Internet.
To enable the Internet Connection Firewall feature by using the Network Setup Wizard, follow these steps:
- Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
- In the default Category View, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Setup or change your home or small office network. The Internet Connection Firewall feature is enabled when you select a configuration in the Network Setup Wizard that indicates that your system is connected directly to the Internet.
To configure Internet Connection Firewall manually for a connection, follow these steps:
- Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
- In the default Category View, click Networking and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.
- Right-click the connection on which you want to enable Internet Connection Firewall, and then click Properties.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Click to select the Protect my computer or network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet check box, and then click OK.
Note If you want to enable certain programs and services to communicate through the firewall, click Settings on the Advanced tab, and then select the programs, the protocols, and the services that are required.
FAQ for IP Validation Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0048:
What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could remotely take complete control of an affected system. However, attempts to exploit this vulnerability would most likely result in a denial of service. An attacker who exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to stop responding and automatically restart. During that time, affected systems cannot respond to requests.
What causes the vulnerability?
The affected operating systems perform incomplete validation of IP network packets.
What is IP?
The Internet Protocol (IP) is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. TCP/IP is a set of networking protocols that are widely used on the Internet. TCP/IP provides communications across interconnected networks of computers that have diverse hardware architectures and that run various operating systems. TCP/IP includes standards for how computers communicate and conventions for connecting networks and for routing traffic. For more information about TCP/IP, see the following Microsoft Web site.
What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of the affected system. However, most likely, an attacker who exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to stop responding and to automatically restart.
Who could exploit the vulnerability?
Any anonymous user who could deliver a specially crafted message to the affected system could try to exploit this vulnerability.
How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by creating a specially crafted message and sending the message to an affected system. The message could then cause the affected system to execute code or stop responding.
What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 are primarily at risk from this vulnerability. Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 provide additional validation that addresses this vulnerability.
Could the vulnerability be exploited over the Internet?
Yes. An attacker could try to exploit this vulnerability over the Internet. However, this attack requires that routers forward malformed IP network packets. Most routers will not forward these kinds of malformed IP network packets.
What does the update do?
The update removes the vulnerability by modifying the way that the affected operating systems validate IP requests.
When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
No. Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through responsible disclosure. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly disclosed when this security bulletin was originally issued.
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 and had not seen any examples of proof of concept code published when this security bulletin was originally issued.
ICMP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0790:
A denial of service vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) message to an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to reset existing TCP connections.
Mitigating Factors for ICMP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0790:
- Firewall best practices and firewall or router configurations that block all ICMP traffic can help protect networks from attacks that originate outside the enterprise perimeter. Best practices recommend that systems that are connected to the Internet have a minimal number of ports exposed.
- For an attacker to try to exploit this vulnerability, they must first predict or learn the IP address and port information of the source and of the destination of an existing TCP network connection.
- This attack would have to be performed on each TCP connection that was targeted for reset. Many applications will automatically restore connections that have been reset.
Workarounds for ICMP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0790:
Microsoft has tested the following workarounds. While these workarounds will not correct the underlying vulnerability, they help block known attack vectors. When a workaround reduces functionality, it is identified in the following section.
- Block all ICMP network packets at the firewall or at the router:
ICMP network packets are used to initiate a connection with the affected components. Blocking them at the firewall or at the router will help protect systems that are behind that firewall or router from attempts to exploit this vulnerability. We recommend that you block all unsolicited inbound communication from the Internet. ISA Server 2000 and ISA Server 2004 can be used to block the affected types of traffic.
Impact of Workaround: This workaround can also negatively impact performance by preventing TCP from optimizing network communication. ICMP network packets can eliminate fragmentation at routers connecting networks with different MTUs. Fragmentation reduces TCP throughput and increases network congestion.
- Block ICMP traffic by using IPSec on the affected systems.
Use Internet Protocol security (IPSec) to help protect network communications. Detailed information about IPSec and about how to apply filters is available in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 313190 and Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 813878.
Impact of Workaround: This workaround can also negatively impact performance by preventing TCP from optimizing network communication. ICMP network packets can eliminate fragmentation at routers connecting networks with different MTUs. Fragmentation reduces TCP throughput and increases network congestion.
FAQ for ICMP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0790:
What is the scope of the vulnerability?
A denial of service vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted ICMP message to an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to reset existing TCP connections. Those connections would have to be re-established for normal communication to continue. Note that the denial of service vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or elevate their user rights.
What causes the vulnerability?
The affected messages are not being ignored in certain cases that allow an attacker to send a malformed packet which may cause the reset of an existing connection.
What is TCP/IP?
TCP/IP is a set of networking protocols that are widely used on the Internet. TCP/IP provides communications across interconnected networks of computers that have diverse hardware architectures and that run various operating systems. TCP/IP includes standards for how computers communicate and conventions for connecting networks and for routing traffic. For more information about TCP/IP, see the following Microsoft Web site.
What is ICMP?
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is a required TCP/IP standard that is defined in RFC 792, "Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)." Hosts and routers that use IP communication can report errors and exchange limited control and status information using ICMP.
ICMP messages are usually sent automatically in one of the following situations:
- An IP datagram cannot reach its destination.
- An IP router (gateway) cannot forward datagrams at the current rate of transmission.
- An IP router redirects the sending host to a better route to the destination.
You can use the ping command to send ICMP echo request messages and to record the receipt of ICMP echo reply messages. By using these messages, you can detect network or host communication failures and troubleshoot common TCP/IP connectivity problems. For more information about ICMP, see the following Microsoft Web site.
What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to reset TCP connections.
Who could exploit the vulnerability?
Any anonymous user who could deliver a specially crafted message to the affected system could try to exploit this vulnerability.
How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by creating a specially crafted message and sending the message to an affected system. The message could then cause the affected system to reset network connections.
What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
All affected operating systems are at risk from this vulnerability. However, servers are at primary risk from this vulnerability because they maintain connections with clients that could be vulnerable to the connection reset.
Could the vulnerability be exploited over the Internet?
Yes. An attacker could try to exploit this vulnerability over the Internet. By default, the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) allows these kinds of malicious network packets and cannot be used to filter them.
What does the update do?
The update removes the vulnerability by modifying the way that the affected operating systems validate ICMP requests.
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 number CAN-2004-0790. There is a variant of this issue that has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposure number CAN-2004-0791. The Microsoft security update for CAN-2004-0790 happens to also address CAN-2004-0791.
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 and had not seen any examples of proof of concept code published when this security bulletin was originally issued.
ICMP Path MTU Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1060:
A denial of service vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) message to an affected system that could cause network performance to degrade and potentially stop the affected system from responding to requests.
Mitigating Factors for ICMP Path MTU Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1060:
- Firewall best practices and firewall or router configurations that block all ICMP traffic can help protect networks from attacks that originate outside the enterprise perimeter. Best practices recommend that systems that are connected to the Internet have a minimal number of ports exposed.
- For an attacker to try to exploit this vulnerability, they must first predict or learn the IP address information of the source and of the destination of an existing TCP network connection.
Workarounds for ICMP Path MTU Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1060:
Microsoft has tested the following workarounds. While these workarounds will not correct the underlying vulnerability, they help block known attack vectors. When a workaround reduces functionality, it is identified in the following section.
- Disable Path MTU Discovery.
Disabling Path MTU Discovery will prevent an attacker from specifying a low MTU value that could degrade network performance by following these steps:Note Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or view the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe.
Note We recommend backing up the registry before you edit it.
- Click Start, click Run, type "regedt32" (without the quotation marks), and then click OK.
- In Registry Editor, locate the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
- Add the DWORD Value: EnablePMTUDiscovery. Set the value to 0. This value disables Path MTU Discovery. By default, this key does not exist.
- You must restart your system for this change to take effect.
Impact of Workaround: These changes will help prevent attacks restricting the ability of an attacker to reduce the Path MTU value to a low value. This setting can also negatively impact performance by preventing TCP from optimizing network communication. This optimization can eliminate fragmentation at routers connecting networks with different MTUs. Fragmentation reduces TCP throughput and increases network congestion. For more information about EnablePMTUDiscovery, see the following Web site.
- Block all ICMP network packets at the firewall or at the router:
ICMP network packets are used to initiate a connection with the affected components. Blocking them at the firewall or at the router will help protect systems that are behind that firewall or router from attempts to exploit this vulnerability. We recommend that you block all unsolicited inbound communication from the Internet. ISA Server 2000 and ISA Server 2004 can be used to block the affected types of traffic.
Impact of Workaround: This workaround can also negatively impact performance by preventing TCP from optimizing network communication. ICMP network packets can eliminate fragmentation at routers connecting networks with different MTUs. Fragmentation reduces TCP throughput and increases network congestion.
- Block ICMP traffic by using IPSec on the affected systems.
Use Internet Protocol security (IPSec) to help protect network communications. Detailed information about IPSec and about how to apply filters is available in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 313190 and Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 813878.
Impact of Workaround: This workaround can also negatively impact performance by preventing TCP from optimizing network communication. ICMP network packets can eliminate fragmentation at routers connecting networks with different MTUs. Fragmentation reduces TCP throughput and increases network congestion.
FAQ for ICMP Path MTU Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1060:
What is the scope of the vulnerability?
A denial of service vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) message to an affected system that could cause network performance to degrade and potentially stop the affected system from responding to requests. Note that the denial of service vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or elevate their user rights.
What causes the vulnerability?
The ICMP Path MTU Discovery process allows an attacker to specify a Path MTU value that can degrade network performance.
What is TCP/IP?
TCP/IP is a set of networking protocols that are widely used on the Internet. TCP/IP provides communications across interconnected networks of computers that have diverse hardware architectures and that run various operating systems. TCP/IP includes standards for how computers communicate and conventions for connecting networks and for routing traffic. For more information about TCP/IP, see the following Microsoft Web site.
What is ICMP?
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is a required TCP/IP standard that is defined in RFC 792, "Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)." Hosts and routers that use IP communication can report errors and exchange limited control and status information using ICMP.
ICMP messages are usually sent automatically in one of the following situations:
- An IP datagram cannot reach its destination.
- An IP router (gateway) cannot forward datagrams at the current rate of transmission.
- An IP router redirects the sending host to a better route to the destination.
You can use the ping command to send ICMP echo request messages and to record the receipt of ICMP echo reply messages. By using these messages, you can detect network or host communication failures and troubleshoot common TCP/IP connectivity problems. For more information about ICMP, see the following Microsoft Web site.
What is Path MTU Discovery?
Path maximum transmission unit (PMTU) discovery is the process of discovering the maximum size of packet that can be sent across the network between two hosts without fragmentation (that is, without the packet being broken into multiple frames during transmission). It is described in RFC 1191. For more information, see RFC 1191. For additional information, see the following MSDN Web site.
What is wrong with the Path MTU Discovery process?
Path maximum transmission unit (PMTU) discovery allows an attacker to specify a value that can degrade network performance for other connections. On unsecured networks, allowing PMTU discovery carries the risk that an attacker might force the MTU to a very small value and overwork the local system's TCP/IP stack. Normally this behavior would be restricted to the single connection that an attacker could establish. However, this vulnerability allows an attacker to modify the MTU value on other connections beyond their own connection to the affected system.
What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to degrade network performance.
Who could exploit the vulnerability?
Any anonymous user who could deliver a specially crafted message to the affected system could try to exploit this vulnerability.
How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by creating a specially crafted message and sending the message to an affected system. The message could then cause the affected system to degrade network performance.
What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
All affected operating systems are at risk from this vulnerability. However, servers are at primary risk from this vulnerability because they maintain connections with clients that could be vulnerable to performance degradation.
Could the vulnerability be exploited over the Internet?
Yes. An attacker could try to exploit this vulnerability over the Internet. By default, the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) allows these kinds of malicious network packets and cannot be used to filter them.
What does the update do?
The update removes the vulnerability by restricting the minimum value of the MTU to 576 bytes. This update also modifies the way that the affected operating systems validate ICMP requests.
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 number CAN-2004-1060.
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 and had not seen any examples of proof of concept code published when this security bulletin was originally issued.
TCP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0230:
A denial of service vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted TCP message to an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to reset existing TCP connections.
Mitigating Factors for TCP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0230:
- For an attacker to try to exploit this vulnerability, they must first predict or learn the IP address and port information of the source and of the destination of an existing TCP network connection. An attacker would also have to predict or to learn certain difficult TCP network packet details. Protocols or programs that maintain long sessions and have predictable TCP/IP information are at an increased risk for this issue.
- Firewall best practices and standard default firewall configurations can help protect networks from attacks that originate outside the enterprise perimeter. Best practices recommend that systems that are connected to the Internet have a minimal number of ports exposed. Affected systems that allow any TCP connections to the Internet may be vulnerable to this issue.
- This attack would have to be performed on each TCP connection that was targeted for reset. Many applications will automatically restore connections that have been reset.
Workarounds for TCP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0230:
We have not identified any workarounds for this vulnerability.
FAQ for TCP Connection Reset Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0230:
What is the scope of the vulnerability?
A denial of service vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted TCP message to an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to reset existing TCP connections. Those connections would have to be reestablished for normal communication to continue. Note that the denial of service vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights.
What causes the vulnerability?
The affected messages are not being ignored in certain cases that allow an attacker to send a malformed TCP packet which may cause the reset of an existing connection.
What is TCP/IP?
TCP/IP is a set of networking protocols that are widely used on the Internet. TCP/IP provides communications across interconnected networks of computers that have diverse hardware architectures and that run various operating systems. TCP/IP includes standards for how computers communicate and conventions for connecting networks and for routing traffic. For more information about TCP/IP, see the following Microsoft Web site.
What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to reset TCP connections.
Who could exploit the vulnerability?
Any anonymous user who could deliver a specially crafted message to the affected system and learn or predict the required TCP details could try to exploit this vulnerability.
How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by creating a specially crafted message and sending the message to an affected system. The message could then cause the affected system to reset TCP connections.
For an attacker to try to exploit this vulnerability, they must first predict or learn the IP address and port information of the source and of the destination of an existing TCP network connection. An attacker would also have to predict or learn certain difficult TCP network packet details.
What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
All affected operating systems are at risk from this vulnerability. However, servers are at primary risk from this vulnerability because they maintain connections with clients that could be vulnerable to the connection reset. Protocols or programs that maintain long sessions and have predictable TCP/IP information are at an increased risk to this issue.
Could the vulnerability be exploited over the Internet?
Yes. An attacker could try to exploit this vulnerability over the Internet.
What does the update do?
The update removes the vulnerability by modifying the way that the affected operating systems validate TCP requests.
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 number CAN-2004-0230.
When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had seen examples of proof of concept code published publicly but had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.
Does applying this security update help protect customers from the code that has been published publicly that attempts to exploit this vulnerability?
Yes. This security update addresses the proof of concept code that has been publicly published. The vulnerability that has been addressed has been assigned the Common Vulnerability and Exposure number CAN-2004-0230.
Spoofed Connection Request Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0688:
A denial of service vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted TCP/IP message to an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to stop responding.
Mitigating Factors for Spoofed Connection Request Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0688:
- The affected system would function as normal after the malicious packets are finished processing.
- This attack requires that routers forward malformed TCP/IP network packets. Most routers will not forward these kinds of malformed TCP/IP network packets.
- Firewall best practices and standard default firewall configurations can help protect networks from attacks that originate outside the enterprise perimeter. Best practices recommend that systems that are connected to the Internet have a minimal number of ports exposed. Affected systems that allow any IP connections to the Internet may be vulnerable to this issue.
- Windows Server 2003 systems that have enabled the SynAttackProtect registry value are not vulnerable to this issue. For information on how to enable this registry value, see the “Workarounds” section of this vulnerability. This registry value does not protect other affected operating systems.
Workarounds for Spoofed Connection Request Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0688:
- ISA Server 2000 and ISA Server 2004 can be used to block the affected types of traffic. Please review the ISA Server Preventative Measures Documentation for more information on how to use ISA Server to help mitigate this vulnerability.
- Enabling the SynAttackProtect registry value on Windows Sever 2003 will mitigate this vulnerability. Windows Server 2003 systems that have enabled this registry value are not vulnerable to this issue. Microsoft recommends that customers enable this registry value. For information on how to enable this registry value, see the following Microsoft Web site. This registry value does not protect other affected operating systems.
FAQ for Spoofed Connection Request Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0688:
What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is a denial of service vulnerability. An attacker who exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to stop responding for a limited time. During that time, affected systems cannot respond to requests. Note that the denial of service vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or elevate their user rights, but it could cause the affected system to stop accepting requests.
What causes the vulnerability?
The affected operating systems perform incomplete validation of TCP/IP network packets. This vulnerability occurs when a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) SYN packet is received with a spoofed source Internet Protocol (IP) address and port number that is identical to that of the destination IP address and port. The effect of this makes it appear that the host computer has sent a packet to itself. If this attack is successful, a loop is created and extra computer CPU time is used.
What is TCP/IP?
TCP/IP is a set of networking protocols that are widely used on the Internet. TCP/IP provides communications across interconnected networks of computers that have diverse hardware architectures and that run various operating systems. TCP/IP includes standards for how computers communicate and conventions for connecting networks and for routing traffic. For more information about TCP/IP, see the following Microsoft Web site.
What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to stop responding.
Who could exploit the vulnerability?
Any anonymous user who could deliver a specially crafted message to the affected system could try to exploit this vulnerability.
How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by creating a specially crafted message and sending the message to an affected system. The message could then cause the affected system to stop responding.
What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 are primarily at risk from this vulnerability. Prior operating system versions are not vulnerable to this issue.
Could the vulnerability be exploited over the Internet?
Yes. An attacker could try to exploit this vulnerability over the Internet. However, this attack requires that routers forward malformed TCP/IP network packets. Most routers will not forward these kinds of malformed TCP/IP network packets.
What does the update do?
The update removes the vulnerability by modifying the way that the affected operating systems validate TCP/IP requests.
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 number CAN-2005-0688. It also has been named “Land Attack” by the larger security community.
When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had seen examples of proof of concept code published publicly but had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.
Does applying this security update help protect customers from the code that has been published publicly that attempts to exploit this vulnerability?
Yes. This security update addresses the vulnerability that is demonstrated by the existing proof of concept code that has been published.
Security Update Information
Affected Software:
For information about the specific security update for your affected software, click the appropriate link:
Windows Server 2003 (all versions)
Prerequisites
This security update requires a release version of Windows Server 2003.
Inclusion in Future Service Packs:
The update for this issue is included in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.
Installation Information
This security update supports the following setup switches:
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode - same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Do not restart when installation has completed |
| /forcerestart | Restart the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (Default is 30 sec). Intended for use with either /quiet or /passive switches. |
| /promptrestart | Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart |
| Special Options | |
| /overwriteoem | Overwrite OEM files without prompting |
| /nobackup | Do not backup files needed for uninstall |
| /forceappsclose | Force other programs to close when the computer shuts down |
| /log:path | Allow the redirection of installation log files |
| /integrate:path | Integrates the update into the Windows source files located at the path specified |
| /extract[:path] | Extracts files without starting the Setup program |
| /ER | Enable extended error reporting |
| /verbose | Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly. |
Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841. For more information about the Update.exe installer, visit the Microsoft TechNet Web site.
Deployment Information
To install the security update without any user intervention, use the following command at a command prompt for Windows Server 2003:
Windowsserver2003-kb893066-v2-x86-enu /quiet
To install the security update without forcing the system to restart, use the following command at a command prompt for Windows Server 2003:
Windowsserver2003-kb893066--v2-x86-enu /norestart
For information about how to deploy this security update by using Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.
Restart Requirement
You must restart your system after you apply this security update.
Removal Information
To remove this update, use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.
System administrators can also use the Spuninst.exe utility to remove this security update. The Spuninst.exe utility is located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB893066$\Spuninst folder. The Spuninst.exe utility supports the following setup switches:
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode - same as unattended setup mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Do not restart when installation has completed |
| /forcerestart | Restart the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (Default is 30 sec). Intended for use with either /quiet or /passive switches. |
| /promptrestart | Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart |
| Special Options | |
| /forceappsclose | Force other programs to close when the computer shuts down |
File Information
The English version of this security update has the file attributes that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition; Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition; and Windows Small Business Server 2003:
| File Name | Version | Date | Time | Size | Folder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tcpip.sys | 5.2.3790.336 | 25-May-2005 | 19:08 | 335,360 | RTMGDR |
| Tcpip.sys | 5.2.3790.336 | 25-May-2005 | 19:21 | 336,896 | RTMQFE |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems:
| File Name | Version | Date | Time | Size | CPU | Folder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tcpip.sys | 5.2.3790.336 | 25-May-2005 | 18:58 | 973,824 | IA-64 | RTMGDR |
| Tcpip.sys | 5.2.3790.336 | 25-May-2005 | 19:10 | 977,920 | IA-64 | RTMQFE |
Note When you install this security update on Windows Server 2003, the installer checks to see if one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix. If you have previously installed a hotfix to update an affected file, the installer copies the RTMQFE files to your system. Otherwise, the installer copies the RTMGDR files to your system.
For more information about this behavior, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994.
For more information about the Update.exe installer, visit the Microsoft TechNet Web site.
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
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. MBSA allows administrators to scan local and remote systems for missing security updates and for common security misconfigurations. For more information about MBSA, visit the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer Web site.
- File Version Verification
Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start, and then click Search.
- In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
- In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
- In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
Note Depending on the version of the operating system or programs installed, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
- On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your computer by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
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.
- Registry Key Verification
You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the following registry keys.
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition; Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition; Windows Small Business Server 2003; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems; and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP1\KB893066\Filelist
Note This registry key may not contain updated information for the revised version of this security update if the original version was installed. See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 901168 for more information.
Note This registry key may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, this registry key may not be created correctly if an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams the 893066 security update into the Windows installation source files.
Windows XP (all versions)
Prerequisites
This security update requires Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or a later version. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 322389.
Inclusion in Future Service Packs:
The update for this issue will be included in a future Service Pack or Update Rollup.
Installation Information
This security update supports the following setup switches:
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode - same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Do not restart when installation has completed |
| /forcerestart | Restart the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (Default is 30 sec). Intended for use with either /quiet or /passive switches. |
| /promptrestart | Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart |
| Special Options | |
| /overwriteoem | Overwrite OEM files without prompting |
| /nobackup | Do not backup files needed for uninstall |
| /forceappsclose | Force other programs to close when the computer shuts down |
| /log:path | Allow the redirection of installation log files |
| /integrate:path | Integrates the update into the Windows source files located at the path specified |
| /extract[:path] | Extracts files without starting the Setup program |
| /ER | Enable extended error reporting |
| /verbose | Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly. |
Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841. For more information about the Update.exe installer, visit the Microsoft TechNet Web site.
Deployment Information
To install the security update without any user intervention, use the following command at a command prompt for Microsoft Windows XP:
Windowsxp-kb893066-v2-x86-enu /quiet
To install the security update without forcing the system to restart, use the following command at a command prompt for Windows XP:
Windowsxp-kb893066-v2-x86-enu /norestart
For information about how to deploy this security update by using Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.
Restart Requirement
You must restart your system after you apply this security update.
Removal Information
To remove this security update, use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.
System administrators can also use the Spuninst.exe utility to remove this security update. The Spuninst.exe utility is located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB893066$\Spuninst folder. The Spuninst.exe utility supports the following setup switches:
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode - same as unattended setup mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Do not restart when installation has completed |
| /forcerestart | Restart the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (Default is 30 sec). Intended for use with either /quiet or /passive switches. |
| /promptrestart | Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart |
| Special Options | |
| /forceappsclose | Force other programs to close when the computer shuts down |
File Information
The English version of this security update has the file attributes that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005:
| File Name | Version | Date | Time | Size | Folder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tcpip.sys | 5.1.2600.1693 | 25-May-2005 | 19:41 | 339,968 | SP1QFE |
| Tcpip.sys | 5.1.2600.2685 | 25-May-2005 | 19:04 | 359,808 | SP2GDR |
| Tcpip.sys | 5.1.2600.2685 | 25-May-2005 | 19:07 | 359,936 | SP2QFE |
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1 (Itanium):
| File Name | Version | Date | Time | Size | CPU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tcpip.sys | 5.1.2600.1693 | 25-May-2005 | 19:30 | 1,110,912 | IA-64 |
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 (Itanium):
| File Name | Version | Date | Time | Size | CPU | Folder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tcpip.sys | 5.2.3790.336 | 25-May-2005 | 18:58 | 973,824 | IA-64 | RTMGDR |
| Tcpip.sys | 5.2.3790.336 | 25-May-2005 | 19:10 | 977,920 | IA-64 | RTMQFE |
Notes The Windows XP security update is packaged as a dual-mode package. Dual-mode packages contain files for the original version of Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) and files for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).
For more information about dual-mode packages, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 328848.
When you install these security updates, the installer checks to see if one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.
If you have previously installed a hotfix to update an affected file, one of the following conditions occurs, depending on your operating system:
- Windows XP SP2
The installer copies the SP2QFE files to your system. - Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 (Itanium)
The installer copies the RTMQFE files to your system.
If you have not previously installed a hotfix to update an affected file, one of the following conditions occurs, depending on your operating system:
- Windows XP SP2
The installer copies the SP2GDR files to your system. - Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 (Itanium)
The installer copies the RTMGDR files to your system.
For more information about this behavior, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994.
For more information about the Update.exe installer, visit the Microsoft TechNet Web site.
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
Note For Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 (Itanium), this security update is the same as the Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems security update.
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. MBSA allows administrators to scan local and remote systems for missing security updates and for common security misconfigurations. For more information about MBSA, visit the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer Web site.
- File Version Verification
Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start, and then click Search.
- In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
- In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
- In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
Note Depending on the version of the operating system or programs installed, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
- On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your computer by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
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.
- Registry Key Verification
You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the following registry keys.
For Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP3\KB893066\Filelist
For Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 (Itanium):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP1\KB893066\Filelist
Note These registry keys may not contain updated information for the revised version of this security update if the original version was installed. See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 901168 for more information.
Note These registry keys may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, these registry keys may not be created correctly if an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams the 893066 security update into the Windows installation source files.
Windows 2000 (all versions)
Prerequisites
For Windows 2000, this security update requires Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Service Pack 4 (SP4). For Small Business Server 2000, this security update requires Small Business Server 2000 Service Pack 1a or Small Business Server 2000 running with Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4.
The software that is listed has been tested to determine whether the versions are affected. Other versions either no longer include security update support or may not be affected. To determine the support life cycle for your product and version, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site.
For more information about how to obtain the latest service pack, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 260910.
Inclusion in Future Service Packs:
The update for this issue will be included in a future Update Rollup.
Installation Information
This security update supports the following setup switches:
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode - same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Do not restart when installation has completed |
| /forcerestart | Restart the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (Default is 30 sec). Intended for use with either /quiet or /passive switches. |
| /promptrestart | Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart |
| Special Options | |
| /overwriteoem | Overwrite OEM files without prompting |
| /nobackup | Do not backup files needed for uninstall |
| /forceappsclose | Force other programs to close when the computer shuts down |
| /log:path | Allow the redirection of installation log files |
| /integrate:path | Integrates the update into the Windows source files located at the path specified |
| /extract[:path] | Extracts files without starting the Setup program |
| /ER | Enable extended error reporting |
| /verbose | Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly. |
Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841. For more information about the Update.exe installer, visit the Microsoft TechNet Web site. For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
Deployment Information
To install the security update without any user intervention, use the following command at a command prompt for Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and Windows 2000 Service Pack 4:
Windows2000-kb893066-v2-x86-enu /quiet
To install the security update without forcing the system to restart, use the following command at a command prompt for Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and Windows 2000 Service Pack 4:
Windows2000-kb893066-v2-x86-enu /norestart
For more information about how to deploy this security update with Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.
Restart Requirement
You must restart your system after you apply this security update.
Removal Information
To remove this security update, use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.
System administrators can also use the Spuninst.exe utility to remove this security update. The Spuninst.exe utility is located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB893066$\Spuninst folder. The Spuninst.exe utility supports the following setup switches:
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode - same as unattended setup mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Do not restart when installation has completed |
| /forcerestart | Restart the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (Default is 30 sec). Intended for use with either /quiet or /passive switches. |
| /promptrestart | Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart |
| Special Options | |
| /forceappsclose | Force other programs to close when the computer shuts down |
File Information
The English version of this security update has the file attributes that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, and Small Business Server 2000:
| File Name | Version | Date | Time | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afd.sys | 5.0.2195.6687 | 19-Jun-2003 | 20:05 | 120,240 |
| Msafd.dll | 5.0.2195.6602 | 19-Jun-2003 | 20:05 | 108,816 |
| Tcpip.sys | 5.0.2195.7049 | 12-May-2005 | 10:25 | 320,176 |
| Tdi.sys | 5.0.2195.6655 | 19-Jun-2003 | 20:05 | 16,240 |
| Wshtcpip.dll | 5.0.2195.6601 | 19-Jun-2003 | 20:05 | 17,680 |
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. MBSA allows administrators to scan local and remote systems for missing security updates and for common security misconfigurations. For more information about MBSA, visit the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer Web site.
- File Version Verification
Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start, and then click Search.
- In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
- In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
- In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
Note Depending on the version of the operating system or programs installed, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
- On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your computer by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
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.
- Registry Key Verification
You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows 2000\SP5\KB893066\Filelist
Note This registry key may not contain updated information for the revised version of this security update if the original version was installed. See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 901168 for more information.
Note This registry key may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, this registry key may not be created correctly when an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams the 893066 security update into the Windows installation source files.
Other Information
Acknowledgments
Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:
- Song Liu, Hongzhen Zhou, and Neel Mehta of ISS X-Force for reporting the IP Validation Vulnerability (CAN-2005-0048).
- Fernando Gont of Argentina's Universidad Tecnologica Nacional/Facultad Regional Haedo, for working with us responsibly on the ICMP Connection Reset Vulnerability (CAN-2004-0790) and the ICMP Path MTU Vulnerability (CAN-2004-1060).
- Qualys for reporting the ICMP Path MTU Vulnerability (CAN-2004-1060).
Obtaining Other Security Updates:
Updates for other security issues are available at the following locations:
- Security updates are available in the Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security_patch."
- Updates for consumer platforms are available at the Windows Update Web site.
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.
Security Resources:
- The Microsoft TechNet Security Web site provides additional information about security in Microsoft products.
- Microsoft Software Update Services
- Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
- Windows Update
- Windows Update Catalog: For more information about the Windows Update Catalog, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 323166.
- Office Update
Software Update Services:
By using Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS), administrators can quickly and reliably deploy the latest critical updates and security updates to Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003-based servers, and to desktop systems that are running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional.
For more information about how to deploy this security update by using Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.
Systems Management Server:
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) delivers a highly-configurable enterprise solution for managing updates. By using SMS, administrators can identify Windows-based systems that require security updates and can perform controlled deployment of these updates throughout the enterprise with minimal disruption to end users. For more information about how administrators can use SMS 2003 to deploy security updates, visit the SMS 2003 Security Patch Management Web site. SMS 2.0 users can also use Software Updates Service Feature Pack to help deploy security updates. For information about SMS, visit the SMS Web site.
Note SMS uses the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and the Microsoft Office Detection Tool to provide broad support for security bulletin update detection and deployment. Some software updates may not be detected by these tools. Administrators can use the inventory capabilities of the SMS in these cases to target updates to specific systems. For more information about this procedure, visit the following Web site. Some security updates require administrative rights following a restart of the system. Administrators can use the Elevated Rights Deployment Tool (available in the SMS 2003 Administration Feature Pack and in the SMS 2.0 Administration Feature Pack) to install these updates.
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Revisions:
- V1.0 (April 12, 2005): Bulletin published
- V1.1 (May 11, 2005): Microsoft updated this bulletin today to advise customers that we plan to re-release the MS05-019 security update in June, 2005. Until the re-release of this security update is available, customers experiencing the symptoms described in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 898060 should follow the documented instructions to address this issue. If you are not experiencing this network connectivity issue we recommend that you install the currently available security update to help protect against the vulnerabilities described in this security bulletin.
- V2.0 (June 14, 2005): Microsoft updated this bulletin today to advise customers that a revised version of the security update is available. We recommend installing this revised security update even if you have installed the previous version. The revised security update will be available through Windows Update, Software Update Services (SUS), and will be recommended by the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA).
- V2.1 (August 17, 2005): Microsoft updated this bulletin today to advise on the availability of information documenting an additional known issue relating to this security update. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 893066.