Microsoft Windows Knowledge Base Article 896423 update is not installed
| win-ms05kb896423-update (21605) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 896423 is not installed, which could allow a remote attacker to exploit the following vulnerability:
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 could allow a remote or local attacker to execute arbitrary code caused by a buffer overflow in the Print Spooler service. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted message to an affected system to overflow the buffer and cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code on the system. A local attacker could log onto the system and run a specially-crafted application to execute arbitrary code on the system. The level of risk and whether the overflow can be exploited remotely or locally is dependent on the type of operating system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-043. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-267: Vulnerability in Printer Spooler Service.
- IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force Database: Microsoft Windows print spooler buffer overflow.
- Internet Security Systems Protection Alert August 9, 2005: Multiple Microsoft Vulnerabilities - August 2005.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-043: Vulnerability in Print Spooler Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (896423).
- BID-14514: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1984: Buffer overflow in the Print Spooler service (Spoolsv.exe) for Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious message.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Itanium
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1
Reported:
Aug 09, 2005
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