Microsoft Windows Internet Connection Signup Wizard Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability
RISK: Medium Risk
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Internet Connection Signup Wizard, a component of Microsoft Windows, handles the loading of DLL files. 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. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- 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
- 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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