| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS10-096 | Vulnerability in Windows Address Book Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2423089) | Windows XP | Critical | 15-12-2010 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Windows Address Book. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a Windows Address Book file located in the same network folder as a specially crafted library file.
Detailed Information on the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows Address Book handles the loading of DLL files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
Further information on this exploit is available at : MS10-096
Affected Software
Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows 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
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2**
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2**
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems**
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems