Microsoft URL Validation Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
28 Jan 2011
Release Date:
10 Feb 2010
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RISK: Medium Risk
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in affected versions of Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability results from the incorrect validation of input sent to the ShellExecute API function. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
Download locations for this patch
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
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