Microsoft Windows Knowledge Base Article 896422 update is not installed
| win-ms05kb896422-update (20826) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 896422 is not installed, which could allow a remote attacker to exploit the following vulnerability:
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the process used to validate SMB (Server Message Block) packets. SMB is a client server protocol used for file and printer sharing for Microsoft Windows and Unix-based operating systems. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted message to gain complete control of a victim's system, cause a denial of service, or gain local privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-027. See References.
References:
- IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force Database: Microsoft Windows SMB process gain access.
- Internet Security Systems Protection Alert, June 14, 2005: Multiple Microsoft Vulnerabilities - June 2005.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-027: Vulnerability in Server Message Block Could Allow Remote Code Execution (896422).
- BID-13942: Microsoft Incoming SMB Packet Validation Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1206: Buffer overflow in the Server Message Block (SMB) functionality for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka the Server Message Block Vulnerability.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Itanium
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server SP1 Itanium
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP 2003 x64 Itanium
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1 x64 Itanium
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP x64 Professional
Reported:
Jun 14, 2005
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