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3920 - Out of Band Microsoft Security Bulletin January 2010 Update

ID: 3920
Date: 21/01/2010

Title: 3920 - Out of Band Microsoft Security Bulletin January 2010 Update
Platform level affected:Net Application - Client
Hardware components affected:Intel PC
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Net-enabled software: Other
Security software:Other
Other software: Web Browser
Remediation Summary:Other
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:Internet Explorer
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: www.microsoft.com
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-jan.mspx
CVE: CVE-2009-4074, CVE-2010-0027, CVE-2010-0244, CVE-2010-0245, CVE-2010-0246, CVE-2010-0247, CVE-2010-0248, CVE-2010-0249
Abstract: This bulletin summary lists the out-of-band security bulletin released on January 21, 2010. CPNI advise considering application of the patch as soon as it is possible to do so.

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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2010
Issued: January 21, 2010
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This bulletin summary lists the out-of-band security bulletin released on January 21, 2010.

The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2010 (with details of both the regular bulletin and the out-of-band bulletin) can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-jan.mspx.

With the release of the out-of-band bulletin on January 21, 2010, this bulletin summary replaces the out-of-band bulletin advance notification originally issued on January 20, 2010.

The revised bulletin summary Web page includes the out-of-band security bulletin as well as the security bulletin already released on January 12, 2010.

For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/advance.mspx.

To receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft Security Bulletins are issued, subscribe to Microsoft Technical Security Notifications on http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx.

Microsoft will host a webcast to address customer questions on the out-of-band bulletin on January 21, 2010, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the Security Bulletin Webcast at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx.

Microsoft also provides information to help customers prioritize monthly security updates with any non-security, high-priority updates that are being released on the same day as the monthly security updates. Please see the section, Other Information.

Critical Security Bulletins
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-002

- Affected Software:
    - Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 when installed on
      Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
    - Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on
      Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
    - Internet Explorer 6 for
      Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
      Windows XP Service Pack 3
    - Internet Explorer 6 for
      Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 6 for
      Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 6 for
      Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 6 for
      Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
    - Internet Explorer 7 for
      Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
      Windows XP Service Pack 3
    - Internet Explorer 7 for
      Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 7 for
      Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 7 for
      Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 7 for
      Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
    - Internet Explorer 7 in
      Windows Vista,
      Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 7 in
      Windows Vista x64 Edition,
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 7 in
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
    - Internet Explorer 7 in
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
    - Internet Explorer 7 in
      Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 8 for
      Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
      Windows XP Service Pack 3
    - Internet Explorer 8 for
      Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 8 for
      Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 8 for
      Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 8 in
      Windows Vista,
      Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 8 in
      Windows Vista x64 Edition,
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Internet Explorer 8 in
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
    - Internet Explorer 8 in
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
    - Internet Explorer 8 in
      Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
    - Internet Explorer 8 in
      Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
    - Internet Explorer 8 in
      Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
    - Internet Explorer 8 in
      Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems

- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0

Other Information
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Non-Security, High-Priority Updates on MU, WU, and WSUS:
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For information about non-security releases on Windows Update and Microsoft update, please see:
* http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199: Microsoft Knowledge Base
Article 894199, Description of Software Update Services and
Windows Server Update Services changes in content.
Includes all Windows content.
* http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/bb456965.aspx: Updates
from Past Months for Windows Server Update Services. Displays all
new, revised, and rereleased updates for Microsoft products other
than Microsoft Windows.

Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) ===========================================
To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections Web sites provided by program partners, listed at http://www.microsoft.com/security/msrc/mapp/partners.mspx.

Recognize and avoid fraudulent e-mail to Microsoft customers:
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If you receive an e-mail message that claims to be distributing a Microsoft security update, it is a hoax that may contain malware or pointers to malicious Web sites. Microsoft does not distribute security updates via e-mail.

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) uses PGP to digitally sign all security notifications. However, PGP is not required for reading security notifications, reading security bulletins, or installing security updates. You can obtain the MSRC public PGP key at https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/pgp.mspx.

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