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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-014 - Critical

Vulnerability in the Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) Function Could Allow Code Execution (911562)

Published: | Updated:

Version: 1.2

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 at the earliest opportunity.

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:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.7 Service Pack 1 - Download the update
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Service Pack 1 – Download the update
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Service Pack 2 - Download the update
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 - Download the update
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Service Pack 2 – Download the update
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 - Download the update
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Service Pack 2 - Download the update
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Service Pack 2 - 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:

  • Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 with Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5 Service Pack 3 installed - Download the update
  • Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 with Microsoft Data Access Components 2.7 Service Pack 1 installed- Download the update
  • Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 with Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 installed - Download the update
  • Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 with Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Service Pack 1 installed - Download the update
  • Windows XP Service Pack 1 with Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 installed - Download the update

Note The “Affected Software” section applies to MDAC that shipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system. The “Affected Components” section applies to MDAC that was downloaded and installed onto a Microsoft Windows operating system.

Note Microsoft strongly recommends that all customers who currently use a version of Windows that does not have Microsoft Data Access Components 2.7 Service Pack 1 or higher upgrade immediately to Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Service Pack 1 or another supported version. The only exception to this notice is customers who currently use Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 running Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5 Service Pack 3. See Knowledge Base Article 915387 for more information.

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.

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:

Obtaining Other Security Updates:

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

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:

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 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, Office XP and later, Exchange Server 2003, and 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 Microsoft Office Detection Tool, and the Enterprise Update Scanning 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.

Disclaimer:

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Revisions:

  • V1.0 (April 11, 2006): Bulletin published.
  • V1.1 (April 19, 2006): Bulletin updated the following: “Security Update Replacement” and “What updates does this release replace?” in the “Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security update” section. Updated the “Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1” file manifest under “Windows 2003 (all versions)” in the “Security Update Information” section; and additional clarity around “Windows XP Service Pack 1 with Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 installed” file manifest under “Windows XP (all versions)” in the “Security Update Information” section.
  • V1.2 (May 11, 2006): Bulletin updated the following: “Spuninst.exe utility location” located in the ”Removal Information” for “Windows XP Service Pack 1 with Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 installed” under “Windows XP (all versions)” in the “Security Update Information” section. Updated the “Security Update Replacement” and “What updates does this release replace?” section in the “Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security update”.