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July 2009

3859 - Microsoft July 09 Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

ID: 3859
Date: 16/07/2009

Title: 3859 - Microsoft July 09 Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platform level affected:Operating System
Hardware components affected:Intel PC
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:Microsoft Windows and Windows Server, DirectShow, Virtual PC and Server, Office Publisher, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Unknown
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Automated Patch
Source: Microsoft and US-CERT
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-jul.mspx
Abstract: Details of Microsoft security updates to adddress various vulnerabilities.

National Cyber Alert System

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-195A

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: July 14, 2009
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

     * Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
     * Microsoft DirectShow
     * Microsoft Virtual PC and Server
     * Microsoft Office Publisher
     * Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server

Overview

   Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in
   Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, DirectShow, Virtual PC and
   Server, Office Publisher, and ISA Server.

I. Description

   As part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2009,
   Microsoft has released updates that address several vulnerabilities
   in Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, DirectShow, Windows Virtual
   PC and Server, Office Publisher, and ISA Server. Microsoft
   indicates that two of these vulnerabilities, CVE-2009-1537 and
   CVE-2008-0015, are being actively exploited.

II. Impact

   A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
   gain elevated privileges, or cause a vulnerable application to
   crash.

III. Solution

   Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
   Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2009. The security
   bulletin describes any known issues related to the updates.
   Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any
   potentially adverse effects. Administrators should consider using
   an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server
   Update Services (WSUS).

IV. References

* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2009 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-jul.mspx>

* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>

* New vulnerability in quartz.dll Quicktime parsing -
<http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/05/28/new-vulnerability-in-quicktime-parsing.aspx>

* CVE-2009-1537 -
<http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-1537>

* VU#180513 - Microsoft Video ActiveX control stack buffer overflow -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/180513>

* TA09-187A - Microsoft Video ActiveX Control Vulnerability -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-187A.html>

* CVE-2008-0015 -
<http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-0015>

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The most recent version of this document can be found at:

<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html>
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   Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
   email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA09-195A Feedback VU#631820" in
   the subject.
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Revision History

July 14, 2009: Initial release

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