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July 2008

3657 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Major Revisions - Vulnerabilities in the Windows Domain Name System (DNS)

ID: 3657
Date: 11/07/2008

Title: 3657 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Major Revisions - Vulnerabilities in the Windows Domain Name System (DNS)
Platform level affected:Operating System
Hardware components affected:Intel PC
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Net-enabled software: Other
Security software:Firewall
Other software: Other
Remediation Summary:The manufacturer has reported a problem with this product but has yet to publish a solution. CPNI advise that additional care is exercised when using this product.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:ZoneAlarm, ChaeckPoint Endpoint Security and Microsoft OS (excluding Vista).
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Proof of Concept
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Open Ended
Availability of fix: Future
Type of fix: Workaround
Source: Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: www.microsoft.com
CVE: CVE-2008-1447, CVE-2008-1454
Abstract: Bulletin revised to inform users of ZoneAlarm and Check Point Endpoint Security of an Internet connectivity issue after applying the patch in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-037.

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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Major Revisions

Issued: July 10, 2008

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Summary

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The following bulletins have undergone a major revision increment.

Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details.

* MS08-037 - Important

Bulletin Information:

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* MS08-037 - Important

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-037.mspx

- Reason for Revision: V2.0 (July 10, 2008): Bulletin revised to

inform users of ZoneAlarm and Check Point Endpoint Security

of an Internet connectivity issue detailed in the section,

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to this Security

Update. The revision did not change the security update files

in this bulletin, but users of ZoneAlarm and Check Point

Endpoint Security should read the FAQ entries for guidance.

- Originally posted: July 8, 2008

- Updated: July 10, 2008

- Bulletin Severity Rating: Important

- Version: 2.0

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