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Microsoft Security Bulletins: Prior Updates


January 2005


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-001

Vulnerability in HTML Help Could Allow Code Execution

Severity: Critical
Vulnerabilities:
  • HTML Help ActiveX control Cross Domain Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1043
    A cross-domain vulnerability exists in HTML Help ActiveX control that could allow information disclosure or remote code execution on an affected system. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a malicious Web page that could potentially allow remote code execution if a user visited that page. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-002

Vulnerability in Cursor and Icon Format Handling Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Severity: Critical
Vulnerabilities:
  • Cursor and Icon Format Handling Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1049
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that cursor, animated cursor, and icon formats are handled. An attacker could try to exploit the vulnerability by constructing a malicious cursor or icon file that could potentially allow remote code execution if a user visited a malicious Web site or viewed a malicious e-mail message. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
  • Windows Kernel Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1305
    A denial of service vulnerability exists in the way that cursor, animated cursor, and icon formats are handled. An attacker could try to exploit the vulnerability by constructing a malicious cursor or icon file that could potentially cause the operating system to become unresponsive. The operating system would have to be restarted to restore functionality.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-003

Vulnerability in the Indexing Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Severity: Important
Vulnerabilities:
  • Indexing Service Vulnerability - CAN-2004-0897
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Indexing Service because of the way that it handles query validation. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a malicious query that could potentially allow remote code execution on an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. While remote code execution is possible, an attack would most likely result in a denial of service condition.

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