Microsoft Releases November 2012 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Shell, .NET Framework, Windows Kernel-Mode drivers, Excel, Internet Information Services IIS, and cumulative security updates for Internet Explorer as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for Novemb...

PT-2012-3333 · Microsoft · Windows

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Microsoft Windows versions prior to the fixed version Description: The issue is related to an integer overflow in the Windows Shell, specifically in the Briefcase feature. This allows a local user to gain privileges via a crafted briefcase. A...

PT-2012-3332 · Microsoft · Windows

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Microsoft Windows versions prior to the fixed version Description: The issue is related to an integer underflow in the Windows Shell, specifically in the Briefcase feature. This allows a local user to gain privileges via a crafted briefcase. ...

MS12-048: Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2691442)

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Windows handles file and directory names. By tricking a user into opening a file or directory with a specially crafted name, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the remote host subject to the privileges ...

MS12-048: Vulnerability in Windows Shell could allow remote code execution: July 10, 2012

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Microsoft Windows File/Directory Names Handling Arbitrary Command Injection Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote command-injection that affects the Windows Shell component vulnerability because it fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input data. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary shell commands with user-level privileges. This may...

Self-extracting archive (SFX) as Creative Virus Handler

Self-extracting archive SFX as Creative Virus Handler Yesterday I Found and interesting article about "Self-extracting archive SFX" on Unremote.org by DarkCoderSc. SFX is a little application that contains compressed files. Creating a customized WinRAR SFX archives is a very easy task, but not al...

Stack overflow

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CreateSizedDIBSECTION function in shimgvw.dll in the Windows Shell graphics processor aka graphics rendering engine in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary...

CVE-2010-3970

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CreateSizedDIBSECTION function in shimgvw.dll in the Windows Shell graphics processor aka graphics rendering engine in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-083 - Important Vulnerability in COM Validation in Windows Shell and WordPad Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2405882)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-083 - Important Vulnerability in COM Validation in Windows Shell and WordPad Could Allow Remote Code Execution 2405882 Published: October 12, 2010 Version: 1.0 General Information Executive Summary This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability i...

MS10-083: Vulnerability in COM Validation in Windows Shell and WordPad Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2405882)

The remote windows host contains a version of the Windows Shell or the WordPad text editor that contains a vulnerability in the way it handles shortcut files. An attacker, exploiting this flaw, can execute arbitrary commands on the remote host subject to the privileges of the user opening the fil...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-046 - Critical Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2286198)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-046 - Critical Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution 2286198 Published: August 02, 2010 Version: 1.0 General Information Executive Summary This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Windows Shell. The vulnerabili...

MS10-046: Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2286198) (EASYHOOKUP)

The remote windows host contains a version of the Windows Shell that contains a vulnerability in the way it handles shortcut icons. An attacker, exploiting this flaw, can execute arbitrary commands on the remote host subject to the privileges of the user opening the shortcut. EASYHOOKUP is one of...

CVE-2010-2568

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 1 .LNK or 2 .PIF shortcut file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows Explorer...

CVE-2010-2568

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 1 .LNK or 2 .PIF shortcut file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows Explorer...

Windows Shell LNK file CONTROL item command execution

Added: 07/22/2010 CVE: CVE-2010-2568 BID: 41732 OSVDB: 66387 Background Microsoft Windows supports LNK files, also known as shortcuts, which are references to other files. Shortcuts can be placed in a location which is convenient for users such as the Desktop or Start menu, from which they can be...

Microsoft Releases FixIt Tool for LNK Flaw

Microsoft has released a FixIt tool for the unpatched LNK Windows shell vulnerability and also has updated its guidance on how to deal with the flaw. The company also said it is continuing to work on developing a patch for the vulnerability. The FixIt tool that Microsoft published Tuesday mitigat...

MS KB2286198: Windows Shell Shortcut Icon Parsing Arbitrary Code Execution (EASYHOOKUP)

Windows Shell does not properly validate the parameters of a shortcut file when loading its icon. Attempting to parse the icon of a specially crafted shortcut file can result in arbitrary code execution. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into viewing a malicious shortcut fil...

Microsoft Windows Shell LNK File Parsing Code Execution (MS10-046; CVE-2010-2568)

The Shell organizes objects necessary for running applications into a hierarchical namespace and provides users and applications with a consistent and efficient way to access and manage objects. A code execution vulnerability has been reported in Windows Shell. The vulnerability is due to an erro...

CVE-2010-1263

Windows Shell and WordPad in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7; Microsoft Office XP SP3; Office 2003 SP3; and Office System 2007 SP1 and SP2 do not properly validate COM objects during...