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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2004.0649 -- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-037 Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (841356) 13 October 2004 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Publisher: Microsoft Operating System: Windows Server 2003 Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows NT Windows 98SE Windows 98 Windows 98 Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands Access: Remote/Unauthenticated CVE Names: CAN-2004-0214 CAN-2004-0572 Original Bulletin URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-037.mspx - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- MS04-037 Title: Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (841356) Affected Software: - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack6 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and 4 - Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 - Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1 - Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition - Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution Maximum Severity Rating: Critical Restart required: In some cases, this update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason or if required files are in use, this update will require a restart. If this occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. Update can be uninstalled: Yes More information on this vulnerability is available at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-037.mspx - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?cid=1980 If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT Incident Reporting Form at: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192 =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQCVAwUBQWyvUSh9+71yA2DNAQLjFwP/ZJDI8b3KuF2FKTRqw/hcRLLEVsEBwNPJ VpikEwVkkKIowFSmwgKK7CU9fv+zDqojLNUZ0b8hbv0r8+evPt9a8V+CTD7kwI2D tdQtNAClgvFfyHQjjiCewClxMPV8s6dbwYgqKUiw5FGXWPBAWjNZV0miUswg9RaM lHCY36/SLnE= =aKl1 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----