From nowaywins@fastmail.fm Thu Jul 17 20:06:41 2003 From: computer security X-Sender: your_computersecurity@hotmail.com X-Originating-IP: [216.221.81.99] Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:18:34 -0400 Reply-To: computersecurity@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Computer Security Group] Fw: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-027: Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Enable System Compromise (Q821557) Title: Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Enable System Compromise (821557) Date: 16 July 2003 Software: Microsoft(r) Windows (r) XP Impact: Run code of attacker's choice Max Risk: Important Bulletin: MS03-027 Microsoft encourages customers to review the Security Bulletins at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-027.asp http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/MS03-027.asp - - --------------------------------------------------------------- Issue: ====== The Windows shell is responsible for providing the basic framework of the Windows user interface experience. It is most familiar to users as the Windows desktop. It also provides a variety of other functions to help define the user's computing session, including organizing files and folders, and providing the means to start programs. An unchecked buffer exists in one of the functions used by the Windows shell to extract custom attribute information from certain folders. A security vulnerability results because it is possible for a malicious user to construct an attack that could exploit this flaw and execute code on the user's system. An attacker could seek to exploit this vulnerability by creating a Desktop.ini file that contains a corrupt custom attribute, and then host it on a network share. If a user were to browse the shared folder where the file was stored, the vulnerability could then be exploited. A successful attack could have the effect of either causing the Windows shell to fail, or causing an attacker's code to run on the user's computer in the security context of the user. Mitigating factors: ==================== - In the case where an attacker's code was executed, the code would run in the security context of the user. As a result, any limitations on the user's ability would also restrict the actions that an attacker's code could take. - An attacker could only seek to exploit this vulnerability by hosting a malicious file on a share. - This vulnerability only affects Windows XP Service Pack 1. Users running Windows XP Gold are not affected. Risk Rating: ============ Important Patch Availability: =================== - A patch is available to fix this vulnerability. Please read the Security Bulletins at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-027.asp http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-027.asp for information on obtaining this patch. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Coral Calcium for Greater Health. 1 month supply - $23.95 (1 bottle, 90 tablets, 400mg each with Magnesium & Vitamin D) http://www.challengerone.com/t/l.asp?cid=2805&lp=calcium2.asp http://us.click.yahoo.com/mcIe3D/v9VGAA/ySSFAA/kgFolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/