Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-005 - Critical
Vulnerability in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution (911565)
Published: | Updated:
Version: 2.1
Summary
Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows Media Player
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.
Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces a prior security update. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.
Caveats: None.
Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:
Affected Software:
- Windows Media Player for XP on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 – Download the update
- Windows Media Player 9 on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update
- Windows Media Player 9 on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 – 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.
Tested Microsoft Windows Components:
Affected Components:
- Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 when installed on Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 when installed on Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Service Pack 1 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update
- Non-Affected Software:
- Windows Media Player 6.4 on all Microsoft Windows operating systems
- Windows Media Player 10 on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Note The “Affected Software” section applies to Windows Media Player that shipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system. The “Affected Components” section applies to Windows Media Player that was downloaded and installed onto a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Note The security updates for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 also apply to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 severity.
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
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security update
Vulnerability Details
Security Update Information
Other Information
Acknowledgments
Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:
- Fang Xing working with eEye for reporting the Windows Media Player Vulnerability - CVE-2006-0006
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 Microsoft 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 Windows Server Update Services
- Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
- Windows Update
- Microsoft 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- based servers, to 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 security updates by using Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.
Windows Server Update Services:
By using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), administrators can quickly and reliably deploy the latest critical updates and security updates for Windows 2000 operating systems and later, Microsoft Office XP and later, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 onto Windows 2000 and later operating systems.
For more information about how to deploy security updates using Windows Server Update Services, visit the Windows Server 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, the Office Detection Tool, and the Enterprise Update Scan 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 (February 14, 2006): Bulletin published
- V1.1 (February 17, 2006): Bulletin updated for the following: “What updates does this release replace?” and “Are Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows Millennium Edition critically affected by this vulnerability?” within the “Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security update” section. Updated operating systems within “Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers” in the “Executive Summary” section; Revised malicious file name (.wmp to .bmp) under the “Vulnerability Details” section; Revised finder details in the “Acknowledgments” section; and additional clarity around the workaround “Un-register Quartz.dll“ in the “Workarounds for Windows Media Player” section.
- V1.2 (March 8, 2006): Bulletin revised: “Caveats” section updated due to new issues discovered with the security update. Users may experience issues when they try to seek, fast rewind, or fast forward in Windows Media Player 10.
- V2.0 (April 11, 2006): Bulletin updated to advise customers that revised versions of the security update are available for Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Service Pack 2, listed in the “Affected Components” section. For more information, see “What are the known issues that customers may experience when they install this security update?” Additional clarity under “How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?” in the “FAQ for Windows Media Player Vulnerability” section.
- V2.0 (May 25, 2006): Bulletin revised: “Caveats” section updated due to revised versions of the security update are available for Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 1 and/or Windows XP Service Pack 2.