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Security Bulletin

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061 - Critical

Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924191)

Updated: November 08, 2006

Version: 2.1

Summary

Who Should Read this Document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Office

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately

Security Update Replacement: None

Caveats: None

Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:

Affected Software:

Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 (all versions) and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 (all versions) on Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 - Download the update (KB924191)
Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 (all versions) and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 (all versions) on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB924191)
Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 (all versions) and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 (all versions) on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB924191)
Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 (all versions) and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 (all versions) on Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition - Download the update (KB924191)
Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 (all versions) and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 (all versions) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - Download the update (KB924191)
Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 (all versions) and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 (all versions) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB924191)
Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 (all versions) and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 (all versions) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems - Download the update (KB924191)
Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 (all versions) and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 (all versions) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - Download the update (KB924191)
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB924424)

Non-Affected Software:

Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 running Microsoft XML Core Services 2.5
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 running Microsoft XML Core Services 2.5
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 running Microsoft XML Core Services 2.5
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 running Microsoft XML Core Services 2.5
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 running Microsoft XML Core Services 2.5

Tested Microsoft Windows Components:

Affected Components:

Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 when installed on Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 - Download the update (KB925672)
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 when installed on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB925672)
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 when installed on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB925672)
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 when installed on Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 - Download the update (KB925673)
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 when installed on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB925673)
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 when installed on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB925673)

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.

Note The security updates for Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition also apply to Windows Server 2003 R2.

General Information

Executive Summary

Executive Summary:

This update resolves two newly discovered, privately reported vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability is documented in its own subsection in the "Vulnerability Details" section of this bulletin.

If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability 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. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

We recommend that customers apply the update immediately.

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers:

Vulnerability Identifiers	Impact of Vulnerability	Windows 2000 Service Pack 4	Windows XP Service Pack 1	Windows XP Service Pack 2	Windows Server 2003	Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1	Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2	Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0	Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0
Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685	Information Disclosure	Important	Important	Important	Low	Low	Important	Important	Important
XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686	Remote Code Execution	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical
Aggregate Severity of All Vulnerabilities		Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical	Critical

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 Professional x64 Edition severity rating is the same as the Windows XP Service Pack 2 severity rating.
The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Systems severity rating is the same as the Windows Server 2003 severity rating.
The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems severity rating is the same as the Windows Server 2003 severity rating.
The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems severity rating is the same as the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 severity rating.
The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition severity rating is the same as the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 severity rating.
The Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 severity rating is the same as the Windows operating system version that they resides on.
The Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 severity rating is the same as the Windows operating system version that it resides on.
The Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 severity rating is the same as the Windows operating system version that it resides on.

For the Office 2003 update, I am updating the administrative installation points and I noticed that there are two .msp’s. Why?
Limitations in our security update detection logic necessitate us having two separate updates. This is because the file being updated, mso.dll, ships in so many products that if we used a single .MSP to target them all, the detection logic in the MSP would be too large for our detection tools to consume. We are actively working on resolving this limitation.

For the Office 2003 update, the administrative installation points lists msxml5.msp and pvmsxm5.msp. Do I need to install both packages?
Yes, the msxml5.msp targets most of the Office products, such as Word and Excel. The pvmsxm5.msp targets additional Office products, such as Visio, Project and OneNote. In order to be secure you will need to install both packages

Why did Microsoft reissue this bulletin on October 19, 2006?
This bulletin has been re-released to re-offer the security update to customers with Windows 2000 Service Pack 4. The security update previously did not correctly set the kill bit for Microsoft XML Parser 2.6. Additional information has also been included for customers wishing to remove the security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 and Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0.

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.

What version of Microsoft XML Core Services is installed on my system?
For information about the different Microsoft XML Core Services versions that are available and the products that install them, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 269238.

Does this update contain any security-related changes to functionality?
Yes. Besides the changes that are listed in the "Vulnerability Details" section of this bulletin, this update sets a kill bit for a list of Class Identifiers (CLSIDs) for Microsoft XML Parser 2.6, which will remove support in Microsoft Internet Explorer.

The CLSIDs and corresponding files where the Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 functionality is contained are as follows.


Class Identifier	File
f5078f22-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f1b-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f1c-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f1d-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f1e-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f21-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f1f-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f20-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f28-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f29-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll
f5078f26-c551-11d3-89b9-0000f81fe221	Msxml2.dll

Extended security update support for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows Millennium Edition ended on July 11, 2006. I am still using one of these operating systems; what should I do?
Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition have reached the end of their support 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 followingMicrosoft 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.

Extended security update support for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6a and Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 ended on June 30, 2004. Extended security update support for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a ended on December 31, 2004. Extended security update support for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 ended on June 30, 2005. I am still using one of these operating systems; what should I do?
Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6a, Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, and Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 have reached the end of their support 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 custom support for these products 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?
The following table provides the MBSA detection summary for this security update.

Product	MBSA 1.2.1	MBSA 2.0
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4	Yes	Yes
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2	Yes	Yes
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition	No	Yes
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1	Yes	Yes
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 for Itanium-based Systems	No	Yes
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition family	No	Yes
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2	Yes	Yes
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0	Yes	Yes
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0	Yes	Yes

Note MBSA 1.2.1 uses an integrated version of the Office Detection Tool (ODT) for Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 Service Pack 1, which does not support remote scans for this security update. For more information about MBSA, visit the MBSA Web site.

For more information about MBSA, visit the MBSA Web site. For more information about the programs that Microsoft Update and MBSA 2.0 currently do not detect, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 895660.

For more detailed information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 910723.

Can I use Systems Management Server (SMS) to determine whether this update is required?
The following table provides the SMS detection summary for this security update.

Product	SMS 2.0	SMS 2003
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4	Yes	Yes
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2	Yes	Yes
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition	No	Yes
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1	Yes	Yes
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 for Itanium-based Systems	No	Yes
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition family	No	Yes
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2	Yes	Yes
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0	Yes	Yes
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0	Yes	Yes

SMS 2.0 and SMS 2003 Software Update Services (SUS) Feature Pack can use MBSA 1.2.1 for detection and therefore have the same limitation that is listed earlier in this bulletin related to programs that MBSA 1.2.1 does not detect.

For SMS 2.0, the SMS SUS Feature Pack, which includes the Security Update Inventory Tool (SUIT), can be used by SMS to detect security updates. SMS SUIT uses the MBSA 1.2.1 engine for detection. For more information about SUIT, visit the following Microsoft Web site. For more information about the limitations of SUIT, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 306460. The SMS SUS Feature Pack also includes the Microsoft Office Inventory Tool to detect required updates for Microsoft Office applications.

For SMS 2003, the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) can be used by SMS to detect security updates that are offered by Microsoft Update and that are supported by Windows Server Update Services. For more information about the SMS 2003 ITMU, visit the following Microsoft Web site. SMS 2003 can also use the Microsoft Office Inventory Tool to detect required updates for Microsoft Office applications.

For more information about SMS, visit the SMS Web site.

For more detailed information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 910723.

Vulnerability Details

Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685:

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft XML Core Services that could allow for information disclosure because the XMLHTTP ActiveX control incorrectly interprets an HTTP server-side redirect. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page that could potentially lead to information disclosure if a user visited that page or clicked a link in a specially crafted e-mail message. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could access content from another domain retrieved using the credentials of the user browsing the Web at the client. In addition, compromised Web sites and Web sites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. However, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Mitigating Factors for Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685:

In a Web-based attack scenario, an attacker would have to host a Web site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit the page. Instead, an attacker would have to persuade users to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link in an e-mail message or instant messenger message that takes users to the attacker's Web site.
By default, Internet Explorer on Windows Server 2003 runs in a restricted mode that is known as Enhanced Security Configuration. This mode mitigates this vulnerability from sites that are not explicitly allowed to run script and ActiveX controls. See the FAQ section of this security update for more information about Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration.

Workarounds for Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685:

Set Internet and Local intranet security zone settings to “High” to prompt before running ActiveX controls and active scripting in the Internet zone and in the Local intranet zone.
You can help protect against this vulnerability by changing your settings for the Internet security zone to prompt before running ActiveX controls and active scripting. You can do this by setting your browser security to High.

To raise the browsing security level in Microsoft Internet Explorer:
1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Security tab, and then click the Internet icon.
3. Under Security level for this zone, move the slider to High. This sets the security level for all Web sites you visit to High.
Note If no slider is visible, click Default Level, and then move the slider to High.

Note Setting the level to High may cause some Web sites to work incorrectly. If you have difficulty using a Web site after you change this setting, and you are sure the site is safe to use, you can add that site to your list of trusted sites. This will allow the site to work correctly even with the high security setting.

Alternatively, you can change you settings to prompt before running ActiveX controls only by following these steps:
1. In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Click Internet, and then click Custom Level.
4. Under Settings, in the ActiveX controls and plug-ins section, under Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins, click Prompt.
5. In the Scripting section, under Active Scripting, click Prompt, and then click OK.
6. Click Local intranet, and then click Custom Level.
7. Under Settings, in the ActiveX controls and plug-ins section, under Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins, click Prompt.
8. In the Scripting section, under Active Scripting, click Prompt.
9. Click OK two times to return to Internet Explorer.
Impact of Workaround: There are side effects to prompting before running ActiveX controls. Many Web sites that are on the Internet or on an intranet use ActiveX to provide additional functionality. For example, an online e-commerce site or banking site may use ActiveX controls to provide menus, ordering forms, or even account statements. Prompting before running ActiveX controls is a global setting that affects all Internet and intranet sites. You will be prompted frequently when you enable this workaround. For each prompt, if you feel you trust the site that you are visiting, click Yes to run ActiveX controls. If you do not want to be prompted for all these sites, use the "Restrict Web sites to only your trusted Web sites" workaround.

FAQ for Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685:

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is an information disclosure vulnerability. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page that could potentially lead to information disclosure if a user visited that page or clicked a link in a specially crafted e-mail message. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could access content from another domain retrieved using the credentials of the user browsing the Web at the client. However, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

What causes the vulnerability?
A flaw exists in how the XMLHTTP control applies IE security settings to a redirected data stream returned in response to a request for data from a Web site.

What is Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML)?
Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) allows customers who use JScript, Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript), and Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 to build high-performance XML-based applications that provide a high degree of interoperability with other applications that adhere to the XML 1.0 standard. See the MSDN Web site for more information regarding MSXML.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could read cookies or other data from another security zone or domain in Internet Explorer.

Who could exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could host a specially crafted Web site that is designed to exploit this vulnerability through Internet Explorer and then persuade a user to view the Web site. This can also include Web sites that accept user-provided content or advertisements, Web sites that host user-provided content or advertisements, and compromised Web sites. These Web sites could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force users to visit these Web sites. Instead, an attacker would have to persuade users to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link in an e-mail message or in an Instant Messenger request that takes users to the attacker's Web site. It could also be possible to display specially crafted Web content by using banner advertisements or by using other methods to deliver Web content to affected systems.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
This vulnerability requires that a user is logged on and visits a Web site for any malicious action to occur. Therefore, any systems where Internet Explorer is used frequently, such as workstations or terminal servers, are at the most risk from this vulnerability. Systems that are not typically used to visit Web sites, such as most server systems, are at a reduced risk.

What is the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration?
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration is a group of preconfigured Internet Explorer settings that reduce the likelihood of a user or of an administrator downloading and running specially crafted Web content on a server. Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration reduces this risk by modifying many security-related settings. This includes the settings on the Security tab and the Advanced tab in the Internet Options dialog box. Some of the important modifications include the following:

Security level for the Internet zone is set to High. This setting disables scripts, ActiveX controls, Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (MSJVM), and file downloads.
Automatic detection of intranet sites is disabled. This setting assigns all intranet Web sites and all Universal Naming Convention (UNC) paths that are not explicitly listed in the Local intranet zone to the Internet zone.
Install On Demand and non-Microsoft browser extensions are disabled. This setting prevents Web pages from automatically installing components and prevents non-Microsoft extensions from running.
Multimedia content is disabled. This setting prevents music, animations, and video clips from running.

For more information regarding Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration, see the guide, Managing Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration, at the following Web site.

What does the update do?
The update removes the vulnerability by correcting the behavior of XML Core Services. XML Core Services will now interpret a server-side redirect in the XMLHTTP control differently and abort properly in previously unhandled circumstances.

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.

XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686:

A vulnerability exists in XSLT processing that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a malicious Web page that could potentially allow remote code execution if a user visited that page. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.

Mitigating Factors for XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686:

In a Web-based attack scenario, an attacker would have to host a Web site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit that page. Instead, an attacker would have to persuade users to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link in an e-mail message or instant messenger message that takes users to the attacker's Web site.
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

Workarounds for XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686:

We have not identified any workarounds for this vulnerability.

FAQ for XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686:

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is a vulnerability that could allow remote code execution. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page that could potentially lead to remote code execution if a user visited that page or clicked a link in a specially crafted e-mail message. If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability 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. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

What causes the vulnerability?
A vulnerability in a string buffer, within the XSLT control within MSXML.

What is XSLT?
Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) is used to manipulate XML data or extract content that needs to be reused.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of the affected system.

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could host a specially crafted Web site that is designed to exploit this vulnerability through Internet Explorer and then persuade a user to view the Web site. This can also include Web sites that accept user-provided content or advertisements, Web sites that host user-provided content or advertisements, and compromised Web sites. These Web sites could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force users to visit these Web sites. Instead, an attacker would have to persuade users to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link in an e-mail message or in an Instant Messenger request that takes users to the attacker's Web site. It could also be possible to display specially crafted Web content by using banner advertisements or by using other methods to deliver Web content to affected systems.

Security level for the Internet zone is set to High. This setting disables scripts, ActiveX controls, Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (MSJVM), and file downloads.
Automatic detection of intranet sites is disabled. This setting assigns all intranet Web sites and all Universal Naming Convention (UNC) paths that are not explicitly listed in the Local intranet zone to the Internet zone.
Install On Demand and non-Microsoft browser extensions are disabled. This setting prevents Web pages from automatically installing components and prevents non-Microsoft extensions from running.
Multimedia content is disabled. This setting prevents music, animations, and video clips from running.

For more information regarding Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration, see the guide, Managing Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration, at the following Web site.

What does the update do?
The update removes the vulnerability by correcting the issue within the affected string buffer.

Security Update Information

Affected Software:

For information about the specific security update for your affected software, click the appropriate link:

Windows 2000 (all versions)

Prerequisites For Windows 2000, this security update requires Service Pack 4 (SP4). For Small Business Server 2000, this security update requires Small Business Server 2000 Service Pack 1a (SP1a) or Small Business Server 2000 running with Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4 (SP4).

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 may 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. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and forces other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart[:x]	Displays a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart.
Special Options
/overwriteoem	Overwrites OEM files without prompting.
/nobackup	Does not back up files needed for uninstallation.
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down.
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files.
/integrate:path	Integrates the update into the Windows source files. These files are located at the path that is specified in the switch.
/extract[:path]	Extracts files without starting the Setup program.
/ER	Enables 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 4:

Windows2000-kb924191-x86-enu /quiet

Note Use of the /quiet switch will suppress all messages. This includes suppressing failure messages. Administrators should use one of the supported methods to verify the installation was successful when they use the /quiet switch. Administrators should also review the KB924191.log file for any failure messages when they use this switch.

To install the security update without forcing the system to restart, use the following command at a command prompt for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4:

Windows2000-kb924191-x86-enu /norestart

For more information about how to deploy this security update with Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site. For more information about how to deploy this security update using Windows Server Update Services, visit the Windows Server Update Services Web site. This security update will also be available through the Microsoft Update 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%\$NTUninstallKB924191$\Spuninst folder.

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. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and forces other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart[:x]	Displays a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart.
Special Options
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down.
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files.

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 4 and Small Business Server 2000:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	06-Sep-2006	17:28	1,110,528

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. See the frequently asked question, “Can I use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to determine whether this update is required?” in the section, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update, earlier in this bulletin.
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.
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
4. 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.
5. 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\KB924191\Filelist

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 924191 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. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and forces other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart[:x]	Displays a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart.
Special Options
/overwriteoem	Overwrites OEM files without prompting.
/nobackup	Does not back up files needed for uninstallation.
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down.
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files.
/integrate:path	Integrates the update into the Windows source files. These files are located at the path that is specified in the switch.
/extract[:path]	Extracts files without starting the Setup program.
/ER	Enables 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.

Deployment Information

To install the security update without any user intervention, use the following command at a command prompt for Microsoft Windows XP:

Windowsxp-kb924191-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-kb924191-x86-enu /norestart

For information about how to deploy this security update by using Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site. For more information about how to deploy this security update using Windows Server Update Services, visit the Windows Server Update Services Web site. This security update will also be available through the Microsoft Update 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%\$NTUninstallKB924191$\Spuninst folder.

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. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and forces other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart[:x]	Displays a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart.
Special Options
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down.
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files.

File Information

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
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	13-Sep-2006	05:09	1,110,528	SP1QFE
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	13-Sep-2006	05:01	1,084,416	SP2GDR
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	13-Sep-2006	05:07	1,084,416	SP2QFE

Windows XP Professional x64:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size	CPU	Folder
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:22	2,149,376	x64	SP1GDR
Wmsxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:22	1,110,528	x86	SP1GDR\WOW
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	2,149,376	x64	SP1QFE
Wmsxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	1,110,528	x86	SP1QFE\WOW

Notes 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 one of these files, the installer copies the RTMQFE, SP1QFE, or SP2QFE files to your system. Otherwise, the installer copies the RTMGDR, SP1GDR, or SP2GDR files to your system. Security updates may not contain all variations of these files. 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. See the frequently asked question, “Can I use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to determine whether this update is required?” in the section, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update, earlier in this bulletin.
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.
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
4. 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.
5. 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\KB924191\Filelist

For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP Version 2003\SP2\KB924191\Filelist

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 924191 security update into the Windows installation source files.

Windows Server 2003 (all versions)

Prerequisites This security update requires Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.

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.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in 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. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and forces other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart[:x]	Displays a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart.
Special Options
/overwriteoem	Overwrites OEM files without prompting.
/nobackup	Does not back up files needed for uninstallation.
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down.
/log: path	Allows the redirection of installation log files.
/integrate:path	Integrates the update into the Windows source files. These files are located at the path that is specified in the switch.
/extract[:path]	Extracts files without starting the Setup program.
/ER	Enables 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 many of 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-kb924191-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-kb924191-x86-enu /norestart

Restart Requirement

You must restart your system after you apply this security update.

This security update does not support HotPatching. For more information about HotPatching and how to deploy this security update as a HotPatch see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 897341.

Note Not all security updates support HotPatching, and some security updates that support HotPatching might require that you restart the server after you install the security update. HotPatching is only supported if the files being replaced by the security update are General Distribution Release (GDR) files. For more information about this behavior, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 897341 and Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994.

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%\$NTUninstallKB924191$\Spuninst folder.

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. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and forces other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart[:x]	Displays a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart.
Special Options
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down.
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files.

File Information

Windows Server 2003, Web Edition; Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition; Windows Small Business Server 2003; Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with SP1; Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with SP1; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1; Windows Server 2003 R2, Web Edition; Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition; Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition; Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size	CPU
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	18:18	1,065,984	x86
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	18:20	1,065,984	x86
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	18:32	1,110,528	x86
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	18:52	1,110,528	x86

Windows Server, 2003 Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems; and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size	CPU	Folder
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	3,234,304	IA-64	RTMGDR
Wmsxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	1,065,984	x86	RTMGDR\WOW
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	3,234,304	IA-64	RTMQFE
Wmsxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	1,065,984	x86	RTMQFE\WOW
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:31	3,497,984	IA-64	SP1GDR
Wmsxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:31	1,110,528	x86	SP1GDR\WOW
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	3,497,984	IA-64	SP1QFE
Wmsxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	1,110,528	x86	SP1QFE\WOW

Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition; and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition; and Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter x64 Edition:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size	CPU	Folder
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:22	2,149,376	x64	SP1GDR
Wmsxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:22	1,110,528	x86	SP1GDR\WOW
Msxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	2,149,376	x64	SP1QFE
Wmsxml3.dll	8.70.1113.0	15-Sep-2006	19:13	1,110,528	x86	SP1QFE\WOW

Notes 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.

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. See the frequently asked question, “Can I use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to determine whether this update is required?” in the section, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update, earlier in this bulletin.
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.
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
4. 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.
5. 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, Web Edition with SP1; Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with SP1; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems; Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition; and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP2\KB924191\Filelist

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 924191 security update into the Windows installation source files.

Office 2003 (all versions)

Prerequisites and Additional Update Details

Important: Before you install this update, make sure that the following requirements have been met:

To update Office 2003, Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Office 2003 Service Pack 2 must be installed. Before you install this update, install Office 2003 SP1 or Office 2003 SP2.

For more information about how to determine the version of Office 2003 that is installed on your computer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 821549. For more information about the version information displayed in the About dialog box, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 328294.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs

The fix for this issue will be included in a future service pack.

Restart Requirement

To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files prior to installing the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.

Removal Information

To remove this security update, use Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. Note When you remove this update, you may be prompted to insert the Microsoft Office 2003 CD in the CD drive. Additionally, you may not have the option to uninstall the update from Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. There are several possible causes for this issue. For more information about the removal, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 903771.

Automated Client Installation Information

Microsoft Update Web Site

This update will be available through the Microsoft Update Web site. Microsoft Update consolidates updates that are provided by Windows Update and Office Update into one location and lets you choose automatic delivery and installation of high-priority and security updates. We recommend that you install this update by using the Microsoft Update Web site. The Microsoft Update Web site detects your particular installation and prompts you to install exactly what you must have to make sure that your installation is completely up to date.

To have the Microsoft Update Web site detect the required updates that you must install on your computer, visit the Microsoft Update Web site. You will be given the choice of Express (Recommended) or Custom. After detection is complete, you will receive a list of recommended updates for your approval. Click Install Updates or Review and Install Updates to complete the process.

Manual Client Installation Information

For detailed information about how to manually install this update, review the following section.

Installation Information

The security update supports the following setup switches.

Switch	Description
/q	Specifies quiet mode, or suppresses prompts, when files are being extracted.
/q:u	Specifies user-quiet mode, which presents some dialog boxes to the user.
/q:a	Specifies administrator-quiet mode, which does not present any dialog boxes to the user.
/t:path	Specifies the target folder for extracting files.
/c	Extracts the files without installing them. If /t:path is not specified, you are prompted for a target folder.
/c:path	Override install command defined by author. Specifies the path and name of the Setup.inf or .exe file.
/r:n	Never restarts the computer after installation.
/r:I	Prompts the user to restart the computer if a restart is required, except when used with /q:a.
/r:a	Always restarts the computer after installation.
/r:s	Restarts the computer after installation without prompting the user.
/n:v	No version checking - Install the program over any earlier version.

Note These switches do not necessarily work with all updates. If a switch is not available, that functionality is required for the correct installation of the update. Also, using the /n:v switch is unsupported and may result in an unbootable system. If the installation is unsuccessful, you should contact your support professional to understand why it could not install.

For more information about the supported setup switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 197147.

Note The full file office update is intended for both client and administrative deployment scenarios.

Client Deployment Information

Download the security update for Office 2003.
Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK.
Click Save.
Using Windows Explorer, find the folder that contains the saved file, and then double-click the saved file.
If you are prompted to install the update, click Yes.
Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.
Insert your original source CD-ROM when you are prompted to do so, and then click OK.
When you receive a message that states the installation was successful, click OK.

Note If the security update is already installed on your computer, you receive the following error message: This update has already been applied or is included in an update that has already been applied.

Client Installation File Information

The English version of this 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.

Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size
Msxml5.dll	5.10.2930.0	07-Sep-2006	22:25	1,300,232

Administrative Installation Information

If you installed your application from a server location, the server administrator must update the server location with the administrative update and deploy that update to your computer.

Installation Information

The following setup switches are relevant to administrative installations as they allow an administrator to customize how the files are extracted from within the security update.

Switch	Description
/?	Displays the command-line options.
/q	Specifies quiet mode, or suppresses prompts, when files are being extracted.
/t:path	Specifies the target folder for extracting files.
/c	Extracts the files without installing them. If /t:path is not specified, you are prompted for a target folder.
/c:path	Override install command defined by author. Specifies the path and name of the Setup.inf or .exe file.

For more information about the supported setup switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 197147.

Administrative Deployment Information

To update your administrative installation, follow these steps:

Download the security update for Office 2003.
Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK.
Click Save.
Using Windows Explorer, locate the folder that contains the saved file. Click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK to extract the .msp file:

[path\name of EXE file] /c /t:C:\AdminUpdate

Note Double-clicking the .exe file does not extract the .msp file; it applies the update to the local computer. In order to update an administrative image, you must first extract the .msp file.
Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.
Click Yes if you are prompted to create the folder.
If you are familiar with the procedure for updating your administrative installation**,** click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK:

msiexec /a Admin Path**\**MSI File **/p C:\adminUpdate\**MSP File SHORTFILENAMES=TRUE

Note Admin Path is the path of your administrative installation point for your application (for example, C:\Office2003), MSI File is the .msi database package for the application (for example, Data1.msi), and MSP File is the name of the administrative update (for example, SHAREDff.msp).

Note You can append /qb+ to the command line so that the Administrative Installation dialog box and the End User License Agreement dialog box do not appear.
Click Next in the provided dialog box. Do not change your CD key, installation location, or company name in the provided dialog box.
Click I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and then click Install.

At this point, your administrative installation point is updated. Next, you must update the workstations configurations that were originally installed from this administrative installation. To do this, please review the “Workstation Deployment Information” section. Any new installations that you run from this administrative installation point will include the update.

Warning Any workstation configuration that was originally installed from this administrative installation before you installed the update cannot use this administrative installation for actions such as repairing Office or adding new features until you complete the steps in the “Workstation Deployment Information” section.

Workstation Deployment Information

To deploy the update to the client workstations, click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK:

Msiexec /I Admin Path**\**MSI File **/qb REINSTALL=**Feature List REINSTALLMODE=vomu

Note Admin Path is the path of your administrative installation point for your application (for example, C:\Office2003), MSI File is the .msi database package for the application (for example, Data1.msi), and Feature List is the list of feature names (case sensitive) that must be reinstalled for the update.

To install all features, you can use REINSTALL=ALL or you can install the following features

Product	Feature
Word 2003 Viewer	WORDVIEWFiles
Office 2003	ProductNonBootFiles, LISTFiles

Note Administrators working in managed environments can find complete resources for deploying Office updates in an organization on the Office Admin Update Center. On the home page of that site, look under the Update Strategies section for the software version you are updating. The Windows Installer Documentation also provides more information about the parameters supported by the Windows Installer.

Administrative Installation File Information

Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size
Msxml5.dll	5.10.2930.0	07-Sep-2006	22:25	1,300,232

Verifying that the Update Has Been Applied

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Note MBSA 1.2.1 uses an integrated version of the Office Detection Tool (ODT) which does not support remote scans of this issue. For more information about MBSA, visit the MBSA Web site. For more information about MBSA support, visit the following Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2 Q&A; 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.

Microsoft XML Core Services 4 When Installed on Windows (all versions)

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue may 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. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and forces other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
Special Options
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files.
/ER	Enables 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.

Deployment Information

To install the security update without any user intervention, use the following command at a command prompt for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1:

msxml4-KB925672-enu /quiet

Note Use of the /quiet switch will suppress all messages. This includes suppressing failure messages. Administrators should use one of the supported methods to verify the installation was successful when they use the /quiet switch. Administrators should also review the KB925672.log file for any failure messages when they use this switch.

To install the security update without forcing the system to restart, use the following command at a command prompt for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1:

msxml4-KB925672-enu /norestart

Restart Requirement

You must restart your system after you apply this security update.

Removal Information

This version of Microsoft XML Core Services is installed in a side-by-side mode with pervious versions of MSXML4. Follow these steps to remove the security update:

Remove security update 925672 by using the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.
Delete the Msxml4.dll file from the %SystemRoot%\System32 folder.
Repair previous Msxml4.dll by using the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.

Note The previous versions of the Msxml4.dll and Msxml4r.dll files are restored to both the %SystemRoot%\System32 folder and the side-by-side folder %SystemRoot%\WinSxS.

File Information

Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size
Msxml4.dll	4.20.9839.0	12-Sep-2006	5:51	1.18 MB
Msxml4r.dll	4.10.9404.0	12-Sep-2006	5:49	80.5 KB

Note This security update is installed in both the %SystemRoot%\System32 folder and the side-by-side folder %SystemRoot%\WinSxS.

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. See the frequently asked question, “Can I use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to determine whether this update is required?” in the section, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update, earlier in this bulletin.
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.
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Microsoft XML Core Services 6 When Installed on Windows (all versions)

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue may 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. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and forces other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
Special Options
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files.
/ER	Enables 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.

Deployment Information

msxml6-KB925673-enu-x86 /quiet

Note Use of the /quiet switch will suppress all messages. This includes suppressing failure messages. Administrators should use one of the supported methods to verify the installation was successful when they use the /quiet switch. Administrators should also review the KB925673.log file for any failure messages when they use this switch.

msxml6-KB925673-enu-x86 /norestart

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.

Note Removing this security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 6 will completely remove MSXML6 from the computer.

File Information

Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0:

File Name	Version	Date	Time	Size
Msxml6.dll	6.0.3888.0	1-Sep-2006	12:08	1.27 MB
Msxml6r.dll	6.0.3883.0	19-Jul-2006	10:55	84.6 KB

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. See the frequently asked question, “Can I use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to determine whether this update is required?” in the section, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update, earlier in this bulletin.
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.
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
4. 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.
5. 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\MSXML 6.0 Parser and SDK\CurrentVersion

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 925673 security update into the Windows installation source files.

Other Information

Obtaining Other Security Updates:

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

Security updates are available at 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.
TechNet Update Management Center
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 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 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.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions:

V1.0 (October 10, 2006): Bulletin published.
V1.1 (October 11, 2006): Bulletin updated: removed erroneous “Security Update Replacement” information. This update does not replace a prior security update.
V2.0 (October 19, 2006): Bulletin updated: This bulletin has been re-released to re-offer the security update to customers with Windows 2000 Service Pack 4. The security update previously did not correctly set the kill bit for Microsoft XML Parser 2.6. Additional information has also been included for customers wishing to remove the security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 and Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0.
V2.1 (November 8, 2006): Bulletin updated: additional clarity has been added around “I am updating the administrative installation points and I noticed that there are two .msp’s. Why?” and “The administrative installation points lists msxml5.msp and pvmsxm5.msp. Do I need to install both packages?” in the “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update” section.

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-061 - Critical

Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924191)

Summary

General Information

Executive Summary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update

Vulnerability Details

Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685:

Mitigating Factors for Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685:

Workarounds for Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685:

FAQ for Microsoft XML Core Services Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4685:

XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686:

Mitigating Factors for XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686:

Workarounds for XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686:

FAQ for XSLT Buffer Overrun Vulnerability - CVE-2006-4686:

Security Update Information

Windows 2000 (all versions)

Windows XP (all versions)

Windows Server 2003 (all versions)

Office 2003 (all versions)

Prerequisites and Additional Update Details

Automated Client Installation Information

Manual Client Installation Information

Administrative Installation Information

Microsoft XML Core Services 4 When Installed on Windows (all versions)

Microsoft XML Core Services 6 When Installed on Windows (all versions)

Other Information

Additional resources