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Microsoft Outlook SMB Attachment Vulnerability( 14 July 2010 )

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 14 Jul 2010 5173 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Office Outlook verifies attachments in a specially crafted e-mail message. 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.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Microsoft Office XP
    - Microsoft Office Outlook 2002
  • Microsoft Office 2003
    - Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
  • 2007 Microsoft Office System
    - Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

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