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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-031 - Critical

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (950759)

Published: June 10, 2008 | Updated: June 11, 2008

Version: 1.1

General Information

Executive Summary

This security update resolves one privately reported and one publicly disclosed vulnerability. The privately reported vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user viewed a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. The publicly disclosed vulnerability could allow information disclosure if a user viewed a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer.

This security update is rated Critical for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Internet Explorer 6 on supported versions of Windows XP; and Internet Explorer 7 on supported versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista. The security update is also rated Important for Internet Explorer 5.01 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, and Moderate for all other supported releases of Internet Explorer. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.

The security update addresses these vulnerabilities by modifying the way that Internet Explorer handles calls to HTML objects and validates data. For more information about the vulnerabilities, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection under the next section, Vulnerability Information.

Recommendation. Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately.

Known Issues. None

Affected and Non-Affected Software

The software listed here have been tested to determine which versions or editions are affected. Other versions or editions are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

Affected Software

Operating System	Component	Maximum Security Impact	Aggregate Severity Rating	Bulletins Replaced by This Update
Internet Explorer 5.01 and Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4	[Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=88990b23-d37f-4d02-a5a3-2ee389ade53c)	Information Disclosure	Important	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4	[Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=4c47cf8a-8100-4d43-855a-f225a3492b19)	Remote Code Execution	Critical	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Internet Explorer 6
Windows XP Service Pack 2	[Microsoft Internet Explorer 6](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=cc325017-3a48-4475-90e4-0c79a002fce3)	Remote Code Execution	Critical	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows XP Service Pack 3	[Microsoft Internet Explorer 6](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=cc325017-3a48-4475-90e4-0c79a002fce3)	Remote Code Execution	Critical	None
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2	[Microsoft Internet Explorer 6](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=c8783cfe-9da5-4842-ab3a-1e2be4fafc47)	Remote Code Execution	Critical	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2	[Microsoft Internet Explorer 6](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=286aada6-a358-41f1-b81a-8de39b9f908a)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2	[Microsoft Internet Explorer 6](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=6604569a-3db0-47e7-bd30-7dfba8145386)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems	[Microsoft Internet Explorer 6](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=0262beb8-1eb5-4c2d-a50a-0c6c6e0c1f61)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Internet Explorer 7
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=fbc31bde-0bf5-490c-96a8-071310d9464a)	Remote Code Execution	Critical	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=19c0ccdc-95c9-4151-96b6-4f49b594ebe0)	Remote Code Execution	Critical	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=a1ae9ad2-8329-4c96-b950-7534b3287eaa)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=fb0c70b4-ce9f-43d6-875a-3cfd0d3a2681)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=28d2913c-1c6b-4671-9892-de08698cd5a6)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=6d68b39d-157f-4c3d-ac76-bc5a9386db59)	Remote Code Execution	Critical	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Vista x64 Edition and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=4cf92235-861e-4b74-bee3-8e977c8688d9)	Remote Code Execution	Critical	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems\*	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=a8922e7e-9264-4e09-b8ad-c5420fed8690)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems\*	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=05b0e838-24d7-4387-b069-2604bbcc43b9)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems	[Windows Internet Explorer 7](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=640e1865-ebcc-4d69-a770-fd360020da1e)	Remote Code Execution	Moderate	[MS08-024](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=110557)

Why was this bulletin revised on June 11, 2008?
This bulletin was revised to communicate that the file information in the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 950759 has been updated.

Where are the file information details?
The file information details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 950759.

I am using an older release of the software discussed in this security bulletin. What should I do?
The affected software listed in this bulletin have been tested to determine which releases are affected. Other releases are past their support life cycle. To determine the support life cycle for your software release, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

It should be a priority for customers who have older releases of the software to migrate to supported releases to prevent potential exposure to vulnerabilities. For more information about the Windows Product Lifecycle, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle. For more information about the extended security update support period for these software releases, visit the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site.

Customers who require custom support for older software must contact their Microsoft account team representative, their Technical Account Manager, or the appropriate Microsoft partner representative for custom support options. Customers without an Alliance, Premier, or Authorized Contract can contact their local Microsoft sales office. For contact information, visit the Microsoft Worldwide Information Web site, select the country, and then click Go to see a list of telephone numbers. When you call, ask to speak with the local Premier Support sales manager. For more information, see the Windows Operating System Product Support Lifecycle FAQ.

Vulnerability Information

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

Vulnerability Severity Rating and Maximum Security Impact by Affected Software
Affected Software	HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1442	Request Header Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2008-1544	Aggregate Severity Rating
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 when installed on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4	Not affected	Important Information Disclosure	Important
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4	Critical Remote Code Execution	Important Information Disclosure	Critical
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3	Critical Remote Code Execution	Important Information Disclosure	Critical
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2	Critical Remote Code Execution	Important Information Disclosure	Critical
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3	Critical Remote Code Execution	Important Information Disclosure	Critical
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2	Critical Remote Code Execution	Important Information Disclosure	Critical
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1	Critical Remote Code Execution	Important Information Disclosure	Critical
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista x64 Edition and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1	Critical Remote Code Execution	Important Information Disclosure	Critical
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems\*	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems\*	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems	Moderate Remote Code Execution	Moderate Information Disclosure	Moderate

\*The vulnerability addressed by this update does not affect supported editions of Windows Server 2008 if Windows Server 2008 was installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see [Server Core](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms723891(vs.85).aspx). Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008; see [Compare Server Core Installation Options](http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/compare-core-installation.aspx). HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1442 ------------------------------------------------------------ A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Internet Explorer displays a Web page that contains certain unexpected method calls to HTML objects. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page. When a user views the Web page, the vulnerability could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user. To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see [CVE-2008-1442](http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=cve-2008-1442). #### Mitigating Factors for HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1442 - In a Web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a Web site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit this vulnerability. In addition, compromised Web sites and Web sites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force users to visit these Web sites. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link in an e-mail message or Instant Messenger message that takes users to the attacker's Web site. - An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. - By default, all supported versions of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone. The Restricted sites zone helps mitigate attacks that could try to exploit this vulnerability by preventing Active Scripting and ActiveX controls from being used when reading HTML e-mail messages. However, if a user clicks a link in an e-mail message, the user could still be vulnerable to exploitation of this vulnerability through the Web-based attack scenario. - By default, Internet Explorer on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 run in a restricted mode that is known as [Enhanced Security Configuration](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=92039). This mode sets the security level for the Internet zone to High. This is a mitigating factor for Web sites that you have not added to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone. See the FAQ subsection of this vulnerability section for more information about Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration. #### Workarounds for HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1442 Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality: - **Configure Internet Explorer to prompt before running Active Scripting or to disable Active Scripting in the Internet and Local intranet security zone** You can help protect against exploitation of this vulnerability by changing your settings to prompt before running Active Scripting or to disable Active Scripting in the Internet and Local intranet security zone. To do this, follow these steps: 1. In Internet Explorer, click **Internet Options** on the **Tools** menu. 2. Click the **Security** tab. 3. Click **Internet**, and then click **Custom Level**. 4. Under **Settings**, in the **Scripting** section, under **Active Scripting**, click **Prompt** or **Disable**, and then click **OK**. 5. Click **Local intranet**, and then click **Custom Level**. 6. Under **Settings**, in the **Scripting** section, under **Active Scripting**, click **Prompt** or **Disable**, and then click **OK**. 7. Click **OK** two times to return to Internet Explorer. **Note** Disabling Active Scripting in the Internet and Local intranet security zones may cause some Web sites to work incorrectly. If you have difficulty using a Web site after you change this setting, and you are sure the site is safe to use, you can add that site to your list of trusted sites. This will allow the site to work correctly. **Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone** After you set Internet Explorer to require a prompt before it runs ActiveX controls and Active Scripting in the Internet zone and in the Local intranet zone, you can add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone. This will allow you to continue to use trusted Web sites exactly as you do today, while helping to protect you from this attack on untrusted sites. We recommend that you add only sites that you trust to the Trusted sites zone. To do this, follow these steps: 1. In Internet Explorer, click **Tools**, click **Internet Options**, and then click the **Security** tab. 2. In the **Select a Web content zone to specify its current security settings** box, click **Trusted Sites**, and then click **Sites**. 3. If you want to add sites that do not require an encrypted channel, click to clear the **Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone** check box. 4. In the **Add this Web site to the zone** box, type the URL of a site that you trust, and then click **Add**. 5. Repeat these steps for each site that you want to add to the zone. 6. Click **OK** two times to accept the changes and return to Internet Explorer. **Note** Add any sites that you trust not to take malicious action on your system. Two in particular that you may want to add are **\*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com** and **\*.update.microsoft.com**. These are the sites that will host the update, and it requires an ActiveX Control to install the update. **Impact of Workaround:** There are side effects to prompting before running Active Scripting. Many Web sites that are on the Internet or on an intranet use Active Scripting to provide additional functionality. For example, an online e-commerce site or banking site may use Active Scripting to provide menus, ordering forms, or even account statements. Prompting before running Active Scripting is a global setting that affects all Internet and intranet sites. You will be prompted frequently when you enable this workaround. For each prompt, if you feel you trust the site that you are visiting, click **Yes** to run Active Scripting. If you do not want to be prompted for all these sites, use the steps outlined in "Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone”. - **Set Internet and Local intranet security zone settings to “High” to prompt before running ActiveX Controls and Active Scripting in these zones** You can help protect against exploitation of this vulnerability by changing your settings for the Internet security zone to prompt before running ActiveX controls and Active Scripting. You can do this by setting your browser security to High. To raise the browsing security level in Internet Explorer, follow these steps: 1. On the Internet Explorer **Tools** menu, click **Internet Options**. 2. In the **Internet Options** dialog box, click the **Security** tab, and then click the **Internet** icon. 3. Under **Security level for this zone**, move the slider to **High**. This sets the security level for all Web sites you visit to High. **Note** If no slider is visible, click **Default Level**, and then move the slider to **High**. **Note** Setting the level to High may cause some Web sites to work incorrectly. If you have difficulty using a Web site after you change this setting, and you are sure the site is safe to use, you can add that site to your list of trusted sites. This will allow the site to work correctly even with the security setting set to High. **Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone** After you set Internet Explorer to require a prompt before it runs ActiveX controls and Active Scripting in the Internet zone and in the Local intranet zone, you can add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone. This will allow you to continue to use trusted Web sites exactly as you do today, while helping to protect you from this attack on untrusted sites. We recommend that you add only sites that you trust to the Trusted sites zone. To do this, follow these steps: 1. In Internet Explorer, click **Tools**, click **Internet Options**, and then click the **Security** tab. 2. In the **Select a Web content zone to specify its current security settings** box, click **Trusted Sites**, and then click **Sites**. 3. If you want to add sites that do not require an encrypted channel, click to clear the **Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone** check box. 4. In the **Add this Web site to the zone** box, type the URL of a site that you trust, and then click **Add**. 5. Repeat these steps for each site that you want to add to the zone. 6. Click **OK** two times to accept the changes and return to Internet Explorer. **Note** Add any sites that you trust not to take malicious action on your system. Two in particular that you may want to add are **\*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com** and **\*.update.microsoft.com**. These are the sites that will host the update, and it requires an ActiveX Control to install the update. **Impact of Workaround**: There are side effects to prompting before running ActiveX Controls and Active Scripting. Many Web sites that are on the Internet or on an intranet use ActiveX or Active Scripting to provide additional functionality. For example, an online e-commerce site or banking site may use ActiveX Controls to provide menus, ordering forms, or even account statements. Prompting before running ActiveX Controls or Active Scripting is a global setting that affects all Internet and intranet sites. You will be prompted frequently when you enable this workaround. For each prompt, if you feel you trust the site that you are visiting, click Yes to run ActiveX Controls or Active Scripting. If you do not want to be prompted for all these sites, use the steps outlined in "Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone”. #### FAQ for HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1442 **What is the scope of the vulnerability?** This is a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user. If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. **What causes the vulnerability?** When Internet Explorer displays a Web page that contains certain unexpected method calls to HTML objects, it may corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code. **What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?** An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. **How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?** An attacker could host a specially crafted Web site that is designed to exploit this vulnerability through Internet Explorer and then convince a user to view the Web site. The attacker could also take advantage of compromised Web sites and Web sites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements. These Web sites could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force users to visit these Web sites. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link in an e-mail message or in an Instant Messenger message that takes users to the attacker's Web site. It could also be possible to display specially crafted Web content by using banner advertisements or by using other methods to deliver Web content to affected systems. **What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?** This vulnerability requires that a user be logged on and visit a Web site for any malicious action to occur. Therefore, any systems where Internet Explorer is used frequently, such as workstations or terminal servers, are at the most risk from this vulnerability. **I am running Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008. Does this mitigate this vulnerability?** Yes. By default, Internet Explorer on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 runs in a restricted mode that is known as [Enhanced Security Configuration](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=92039). Enhanced Security Configuration is a group of preconfigured settings in Internet Explorer that can reduce the likelihood of a user or administrator downloading and running specially crafted Web content on a server. This is a mitigating factor for Web sites that you have not added to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone. See also [Managing Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=92055). **What does the update do?** The update removes the vulnerability by modifying the way that Internet Explorer handles calls to HTML objects. **When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?** No. Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through responsible disclosure. **When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?** No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers and had not seen any examples of proof of concept code published when this security bulletin was originally issued. Request Header Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1544 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way Internet Explorer handles certain request headers. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page. When a user views the Web page, the vulnerability could allow the attacker to read data from another Internet Explorer domain. To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see [CVE-2008-1544](http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=cve-2008-1544). #### Mitigating Factors for Request Header Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1544 - In a Web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a Web site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit this vulnerability. In addition, compromised Web sites and Web sites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force users to visit these Web sites. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link in an e-mail message or Instant Messenger message that takes users to the attacker's Web site. - By default, all supported versions of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone. The Restricted sites zone helps mitigate attacks that could try to exploit this vulnerability by preventing Active Scripting and ActiveX controls from being used when reading HTML e-mail messages. However, if a user clicks a link in an e-mail message, the user could still be vulnerable to exploitation of this vulnerability through the Web-based attack scenario. - By default, Internet Explorer on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 run in a restricted mode that is known as [Enhanced Security Configuration](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=92039). This mode sets the security level for the Internet zone to High. This is a mitigating factor for Web sites that you have not added to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone. See the FAQ subsection of this vulnerability section for more information about Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration. #### Workarounds for Request Header Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1544 Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality: - **Configure Internet Explorer to prompt before running Active Scripting or to disable Active Scripting in the Internet and Local intranet security zone** You can help protect against exploitation of this vulnerability by changing your settings to prompt before running Active Scripting or to disable Active Scripting in the Internet and Local intranet security zone. To do this, follow these steps: 1. In Internet Explorer, click **Internet Options** on the **Tools** menu. 2. Click the **Security** tab. 3. Click **Internet**, and then click **Custom Level**. 4. Under **Settings**, in the **Scripting** section, under **Active Scripting**, click **Prompt** or **Disable**, and then click **OK**. 5. Click **Local intranet**, and then click **Custom Level**. 6. Under **Settings**, in the **Scripting** section, under **Active Scripting**, click **Prompt** or **Disable**, and then click **OK**. 7. Click **OK** two times to return to Internet Explorer. **Note** Disabling Active Scripting in the Internet and Local intranet security zones may cause some Web sites to work incorrectly. If you have difficulty using a Web site after you change this setting, and you are sure the site is safe to use, you can add that site to your list of trusted sites. This will allow the site to work correctly. **Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone** After you set Internet Explorer to require a prompt before it runs ActiveX controls and Active Scripting in the Internet zone and in the Local intranet zone, you can add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone. This will allow you to continue to use trusted Web sites exactly as you do today, while helping to protect you from this attack on untrusted sites. We recommend that you add only sites that you trust to the Trusted sites zone. To do this, follow these steps: 1. In Internet Explorer, click **Tools**, click **Internet Options**, and then click the **Security** tab. 2. In the **Select a Web content zone to specify its current security settings** box, click **Trusted Sites**, and then click **Sites**. 3. If you want to add sites that do not require an encrypted channel, click to clear the **Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone** check box. 4. In the **Add this Web site to the zone** box, type the URL of a site that you trust, and then click **Add**. 5. Repeat these steps for each site that you want to add to the zone. 6. Click **OK** two times to accept the changes and return to Internet Explorer. **Note** Add any sites that you trust not to take malicious action on your system. Two in particular that you may want to add are **\*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com** and **\*.update.microsoft.com**. These are the sites that will host the update, and it requires an ActiveX Control to install the update. **Impact of Workaround:** There are side effects to prompting before running Active Scripting. Many Web sites that are on the Internet or on an intranet use Active Scripting to provide additional functionality. For example, an online e-commerce site or banking site may use Active Scripting to provide menus, ordering forms, or even account statements. Prompting before running Active Scripting is a global setting that affects all Internet and intranet sites. You will be prompted frequently when you enable this workaround. For each prompt, if you feel you trust the site that you are visiting, click **Yes** to run Active Scripting. If you do not want to be prompted for all these sites, use the steps outlined in "Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone”. - **Set Internet and Local intranet security zone settings to “High” to prompt before running ActiveX Controls and Active Scripting in these zones** You can help protect against exploitation of this vulnerability by changing your settings for the Internet security zone to prompt before running ActiveX controls and Active Scripting. You can do this by setting your browser security to High. To raise the browsing security level in Internet Explorer, follow these steps: 1. On the Internet Explorer **Tools** menu, click **Internet Options**. 2. In the **Internet Options** dialog box, click the **Security** tab, and then click the **Internet** icon. 3. Under **Security level for this zone**, move the slider to **High**. This sets the security level for all Web sites you visit to High. **Note** If no slider is visible, click **Default Level**, and then move the slider to **High**. **Note** Setting the level to High may cause some Web sites to work incorrectly. If you have difficulty using a Web site after you change this setting, and you are sure the site is safe to use, you can add that site to your list of trusted sites. This will allow the site to work correctly even with the security setting set to High. **Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone** After you set Internet Explorer to require a prompt before it runs ActiveX controls and Active Scripting in the Internet zone and in the Local intranet zone, you can add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone. This will allow you to continue to use trusted Web sites exactly as you do today, while helping to protect you from this attack on untrusted sites. We recommend that you add only sites that you trust to the Trusted sites zone. To do this, follow these steps: 1. In Internet Explorer, click **Tools**, click **Internet Options**, and then click the **Security** tab. 2. In the **Select a Web content zone to specify its current security settings** box, click **Trusted Sites**, and then click **Sites**. 3. If you want to add sites that do not require an encrypted channel, click to clear the **Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone** check box. 4. In the **Add this Web site to the zone** box, type the URL of a site that you trust, and then click **Add**. 5. Repeat these steps for each site that you want to add to the zone. 6. Click **OK** two times to accept the changes and return to Internet Explorer. **Note** Add any sites that you trust not to take malicious action on your system. Two in particular that you may want to add are **\*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com** and **\*.update.microsoft.com**. These are the sites that will host the update, and it requires an ActiveX Control to install the update. **Impact of Workaround**: There are side effects to prompting before running ActiveX Controls and Active Scripting. Many Web sites that are on the Internet or on an intranet use ActiveX or Active Scripting to provide additional functionality. For example, an online e-commerce site or banking site may use ActiveX Controls to provide menus, ordering forms, or even account statements. Prompting before running ActiveX Controls or Active Scripting is a global setting that affects all Internet and intranet sites. You will be prompted frequently when you enable this workaround. For each prompt, if you feel you trust the site that you are visiting, click Yes to run ActiveX Controls or Active Scripting. If you do not want to be prompted for all these sites, use the steps outlined in "Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone”. #### FAQ for Request Header Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability – CVE-2008-1544 **What is the scope of the vulnerability?** This is an information disclosure vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could read data from a Web page in another domain in Internet Explorer. **What causes the vulnerability?** Internet Explorer incorrectly parses a specially crafted request header, allowing a violation of the same origin policy. **What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?** An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could read data from another domain in Internet Explorer. **How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?** An attacker could host a specially crafted Web site that is designed to exploit this vulnerability through Internet Explorer and then convince a user to view the Web site. The attacker could also take advantage of compromised Web sites and Web sites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements. These Web sites could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force users to visit these Web sites. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link in an e-mail message or in an Instant Messenger message that takes users to the attacker's Web site. It could also be possible to display specially crafted Web content by using banner advertisements or by using other methods to deliver Web content to affected systems. **What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?** This vulnerability requires that a user be logged on and visit a Web site for any malicious action to occur. Therefore, any systems where Internet Explorer is used frequently, such as workstations or terminal servers, are at the most risk from this vulnerability. **I am running Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008. Does this mitigate this vulnerability?** Yes. By default, Internet Explorer on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 runs in a restricted mode that is known as [Enhanced Security Configuration](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=92039). Enhanced Security Configuration is a group of preconfigured settings in Internet Explorer that can reduce the likelihood of a user or administrator downloading and running specially crafted Web content on a server. This is a mitigating factor for Web sites that you have not added to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone. See also [Managing Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=92055). **What does the update do?** The update enforces the same origin policy to request headers from Web servers. **What is the same origin policy?** The same origin policy (SOP) governs access control in today’s browsers. It prevents documents or scripts loaded from one origin from getting or setting properties of documents from a different origin, thus providing total isolation. See also [JScript Blog: ECMAScript, Mashups, and Security](http://blogs.msdn.com/jscript/archive/2007/11/29/ecmascript-mashups-and-security.aspx). **When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?** Yes. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. It has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposure number CVE-2008-1544. **When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?** No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers and had not seen any examples of proof of concept code published when this security bulletin was originally issued. ### Update Information Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance ------------------------------------------- Manage the software and security updates you need to deploy to the servers, desktop, and mobile computers in your organization. For more information see the [TechNet Update Management Center](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=69903). The [Microsoft TechNet Security Web site](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=21132) provides additional information about security in Microsoft products. Security updates are available from [Microsoft Update](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=40747), [Windows Update](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=21130), and [Office Update](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=21135). Security updates are also available at the [Microsoft Download Center](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=21129). You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security update." Finally, security updates can be downloaded from the [Microsoft Update Catalog](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=96155). The Microsoft Update Catalog provides a searchable catalog of content made available through Windows Update and Microsoft Update, including security updates, drivers and service packs. By searching using the security bulletin number (such as, “MS08-010”), you can add all of the applicable updates to your basket (including different languages for an update), and download to the folder of your choosing. For more information about the Microsoft Update Catalog, see the [Microsoft Update Catalog FAQ](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=97900). **Detection and Deployment Guidance** Microsoft has provided detection and deployment guidance for this month’s security updates. This guidance will also help IT professionals understand how they can use various tools to help deploy the security update, such as Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Office Update, the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA), the Office Detection Tool, Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS), and the Extended Security Update Inventory Tool. For more information, see [Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 910723](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910723). **Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer** Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) allows administrators to scan local and remote systems for missing security updates as well as common security misconfigurations. For more information about MBSA, visit [Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer](http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx). The following table provides the MBSA detection summary for this security update. | Software | MBSA 2.1 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 | Yes | | Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Yes | | Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Yes | | Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 | Yes | | Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Yes | | Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems | Yes | | Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 | Yes | | Windows Vista x64 Edition and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1 | Yes | | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems | Yes | | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems | Yes | | Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems | Yes | For more information about MBSA 2.1, see [MBSA 2.1 Frequently Asked Questions](http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsa2/qa.mspx). **Windows Server Update Services** By using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), administrators can deploy the latest critical updates and security updates for Windows 2000 operating systems and later, Office XP and later, Exchange Server 2003, and SQL Server 2000 to Windows 2000 and later operating systems. For more information about how to deploy this security update using Windows Server Update Services, visit the [Windows Server Update Services Web site](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=50120). **Systems Management Server** The following table provides the SMS detection and deployment summary for this security update. | Software | SMS 2.0 | SMS 2003 with SUSFP | SMS 2003 with ITMU | SCCM 2007 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------| | Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | No | No | Yes | Yes | | Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | No | No | Yes | Yes | | Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems | No | No | Yes | Yes | | Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 | No | No | See **Note for Windows** **Vista** **and Windows Server2008** below | Yes | | Windows Vista x64 Edition and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1 | No | No | See **Note for Windows** **Vista** **and Windows Server2008** below | Yes | | Windows Server 2008 (all supported editions) | No | No | See **Note for Windows** **Vista** **and Windows Server2008** below | Yes | For SMS 2.0 and SMS 2003, the SMS SUS Feature Pack (SUSFP), which includes the Security Update Inventory Tool (SUIT), can be used by SMS to detect security updates. See also [Downloads for Systems Management Server 2.0](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sms/bb676799.aspx). For SMS 2003, the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) can be used by SMS to detect security updates that are offered by [Microsoft Update](http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate) and that are supported by [Windows Server Update Services](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=50120). For more information about the SMS 2003 ITMU, see [SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sms/bb676783.aspx). SMS 2003 can also use the Microsoft Office Inventory Tool to detect required updates for Microsoft Office applications. For more information about the Office Inventory Tool and other scanning tools, see [SMS 2003 Software Update Scanning Tools](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sms/bb676786.aspx). See also [Downloads for Systems Management Server 2003](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sms/bb676766.aspx). System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007 uses WSUS 3.0 for detection of updates. For more information about SCCM 2007 Software Update Management, visit [System Center Configuration Manager 2007](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb735860.aspx). **Note for Windows** **Vista** **and Windows Server 2008** Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 with Service Pack 3 includes support for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 manageability. For more information about SMS, visit the [SMS Web site](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=21158). For more detailed information, see [Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 910723](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910723): Summary list of monthly detection and deployment guidance articles. Security Update Deployment -------------------------- **Affected Software** For information about the specific security update for your affected software, click the appropriate link: #### Windows 2000 (all editions) **Reference Table** The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, **Deployment Information**, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs	The update for this issue may be included in a future update rollup
Deployment
Installing without user intervention	For Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on all supported editions of Windows 2000: IE5.01sp4-KB950759-Windows2000sp4-x86-enu /quiet For Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on all supported editions of Windows 2000: IE6.0sp1-KB950759-Windows2000-x86-enu /quiet
Installing without restarting	For Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on all supported editions of Windows 2000: IE5.01sp4-KB950759-Windows2000sp4-x86-enu /norestart For Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on all supported editions of Windows 2000: IE6.0sp1-KB950759-Windows2000-x86-enu /norestart
Update log file	For Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on all supported editions of Windows 2000: KB950759-IE501SP4-20080418.120000.log For Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on all supported editions of Windows 2000: KB950759-IE6SP1-20080418.120000.log
Further information	See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement
Restart required	Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update
Hotpatching	Not applicable
Removal Information	For Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on all supported editions of Windows 2000: Use Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB950759-IE501SP4-20080418.120000$\Spuninst folder For Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on all supported editions of Windows 2000: Use Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB950759-IE6SP1-20080418.120000$\Spuninst folder
File Information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 950759
Registry Key Verification	For Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on all supported editions of Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Internet Explorer 5.01\SP4\KB950759-IE501SP4-20080418.120000\Filelist For Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on all supported editions of Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Internet Explorer 6\SP1\KB950759-IE6SP1-20080418.120000\Filelist

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

If you have previously installed a hotfix to update one of these files, the installer copies the RTMQFE, SP1QFE, or SP2QFE files to your system. Otherwise, the installer copies the RTMGDR, SP1GDR, or SP2GDR files to your system. Security updates may not contain all variations of these files. For more information about this behavior, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994.

For more information about the installer, visit the Microsoft TechNet Web site.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches
Switch	Description
/help	Displays the command-line options
Setup Modes
/passive	Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds.
/quiet	Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart\[:x\]	Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart
Special Options
/overwriteoem	Overwrites OEM files without prompting
/nobackup	Does not back up files needed for uninstall
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files
/extract\[:path\]	Extracts files without starting the Setup program
/ER	Enables extended error reporting
/verbose	Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly.

**Note** You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see [Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262841).

Removing the Update

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Spuninst.exe Switches
Switch	Description
/help	Displays the command-line options
Setup Modes
/passive	Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds.
/quiet	Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart\[:x\]	Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart
Special Options
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files

**Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied**

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification

Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
4. In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
  Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
5. On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your system by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
  Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
Registry Key Verification

You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the registry keys listed in the Reference Table in this section.

These registry keys may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, these registry keys may not be created correctly when an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams this security update into the Windows installation source files.

Windows XP (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs	The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment
Installing without user intervention	Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3: Windowsxp-kb950759-x86-enu /quiet
	Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2: WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB950759-x64-enu /quiet
	Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3: IE7-WindowsXP-KB950759-x86-enu /quiet
	Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2: IE7-WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB950759-x64-enu /quiet
Installing without restarting	Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3: Windowsxp-KB950759-x86-enu /norestart
	Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2: WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB950759-x64-enu / norestart
	Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3: IE7-WindowsXP-KB950759-x86-enu /norestart
	Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2: IE7-WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB950759-x64-enu /norestart
Update log file	Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2: KB950759.log
	Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2: KB950759-IE7.log
Further information	See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement
Restart required	Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update
Hotpatching	This security update does not support HotPatching. For more information about HotPatching, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 897341.
Removal Information	Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP: Use Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstal\KB950759$\Spuninst folder
	Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP: Use Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%\ie7updates\KB950759-IE7\spuninst folder
File Information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 950759
Registry Key Verification	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows XP: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP4\KB950759\Filelist
	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows XP: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP Version 2003\SP3\KB950759\Filelist
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows XP: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP0\KB950759-IE7\Filelist
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows XP: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP0\KB950759-IE7\Filelist

Note For supported versions of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, this security update is the same as supported versions of the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition security update.

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the installer, visit the Microsoft TechNet Web site.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches
Switch	Description
/help	Displays the command-line options
Setup Modes
/passive	Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds.
/quiet	Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart\[:x\]	Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart
Special Options
/overwriteoem	Overwrites OEM files without prompting
/nobackup	Does not back up files needed for uninstall
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files
/integrate:path	Integrates the update into the Windows source files. These files are located at the path that is specified in the switch.
/extract\[:path\]	Extracts files without starting the Setup program
/ER	Enables extended error reporting
/verbose	Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly.

Removing the Update

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Spuninst.exe Switches
Switch	Description
/help	Displays the command-line options
Setup Modes
/passive	Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds.
/quiet	Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart\[:x\]	Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart
Special Options
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files

**Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied**

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification

Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
4. In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
  Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
5. On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your system by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
  Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
Registry Key Verification

You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the registry keys listed in the Reference Table in this section.

These registry keys may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, these registry keys may not be created correctly when an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams this security update into the Windows installation source files.

Windows Server 2003 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs	The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment
Installing without user intervention	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003: Windowsserver2003-KB950759-x86-enu /quiet
	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2003: WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB950759-x64-enu /quiet
	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: Windowsserver2003-KB950759-ia64-enu /quiet
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003: IE7-WindowsServer2003-KB950759-x86-enu /quiet
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2003: IE7-WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB950759-x64-enu /quiet
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: IE7-WindowsServer2003-KB950759-ia64-enu /quiet
Installing without restarting	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003: Windowsserver2003-KB950759-x86-enu /norestart
	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2003: WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB950759-x64-enu /norestart
	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: Windowsserver2003-KB950759-ia64-enu /norestart
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003: IE7-WindowsServer2003-KB950759-x86-enu /norestart
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2003: IE7-WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB950759-x64-enu /norestart
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: IE7-WindowsServer2003-KB950759-ia64-enu /norestart
Update log file	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported 32-bit editions, x64-based editions, and Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: KB950759.log
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported 32-bit editions, x64-based editions, and Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: KB950759-IE7.log
Further information	See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement
Restart required	Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update
Hotpatching	This security update does not support HotPatching. For more information about HotPatching, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 897341.
Removal Information	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported 32-bit editions, x64-based editions, and Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: Use Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the Use the Spuninst.exe utility, located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB950759$\Spuninst folder
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported 32-bit editions, x64-based editions, and Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: Use Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%\ie7updates\KB950759-IE7\spuninst folder
File Information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 950759
Registry Key Verification	Internet Explorer 6 for all supported 32-bit editions, x64-based editions, and Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP3\KB950759\Filelist
	Internet Explorer 7 for all supported 32-bit editions, x64-based editions, and Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP0\KB950759-IE7\Filelist

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks to see if one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the installer, visit the Microsoft TechNet Web site.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches
Switch	Description
/help	Displays the command-line options
Setup Modes
/passive	Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds.
/quiet	Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart\[:x\]	Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart
Special Options
/overwriteoem	Overwrites OEM files without prompting
/nobackup	Does not back up files needed for uninstall
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files
/integrate:path	Integrates the update into the Windows source files. These files are located at the path that is specified in the switch.
/extract\[:path\]	Extracts files without starting the Setup program
/ER	Enables extended error reporting
/verbose	Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly.

**Note** You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports many of the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see [Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262841).

Removing the Update

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Spuninst.exe Switches
Switch	Description
/help	Displays the command-line options
Setup Modes
/passive	Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds.
/quiet	Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Restart Options
/norestart	Does not restart when installation has completed
/forcerestart	Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart\[:x\]	Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart	Display a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart
Special Options
/forceappsclose	Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down
/log:path	Allows the redirection of installation log files

**Verifying that the Update Has Been Applied**

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification

Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
4. In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
  Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
5. On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your system by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
  Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
Registry Key Verification

You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the registry keys listed in the Reference Table in this section.

These registry keys may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, these registry keys may not be created correctly when an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams this security update into the Windows installation source files.

Windows Vista (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs	The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment
Installing without user intervention	Internet Explorer 7 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB950759-x86 /quiet
	Internet Explorer 7 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB950759-x64 /quiet
Installing without restarting	Internet Explorer 7 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB950759-x86 /quiet /norestart
	Internet Explorer 7 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB950759-x64 /quiet /norestart
Further information	See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement
Restart required	Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update
Hotpatching	This security update does not support HotPatching. For more information about HotPatching, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 897341.
Removal Information	WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File Information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 950759
Registry Key Verification	Note: A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

#### Deployment Information **Installing the Update** When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Windows hotfix. If you have previously installed a hotfix to update one of these files, the installer will apply the LDR version of this update. Otherwise, the installer will apply the GDR version of the update. For more information about this behavior, see [Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824994). For more information about the installer, see [Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934307). For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as *hotfix*, see [Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684). This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches

Switch	Description
/?, /h, /help	Displays help on supported switches.
/quiet	Suppresses the display of status or error messages.
/norestart	When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation.

Note For more information about the installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307.

Verifying that the Update Has Been Applied

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification

Note Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in Start Search.
2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click on the file name and click Properties.
3. Under the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided earlier in this section.
4. You may also click on the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided earlier in this section.
5. Finally, you may also click on the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs	The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment
Installing without user intervention	Internet Explorer 7 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB950759-x86 /quiet
	Internet Explorer 7 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB950759-x64 /quiet
	Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Windows6.0-KB950759-ia64 /quiet
Installing without restarting	Internet Explorer 7 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB950759-x86 /quiet /norestart
	Internet Explorer 7 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB950759-x64 /quiet /norestart
	Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Windows6.0-KB950759-ia64 /quiet /norestart
Further information	See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement
Restart required	Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update
Hotpatching	This security update does not support HotPatching. For more information about HotPatching, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 897341.
Removal Information	WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File Information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 950759
Registry Key Verification	Note: A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this patch.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches

Switch	Description
/?, /h, /help	Displays help on supported switches.
/quiet	Suppresses the display of status or error messages.
/norestart	When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation.

Note For more information about the installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307.

Verifying that the Update Has Been Applied

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification

Note Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in Start Search.
2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click on the file name and click Properties.
3. Under the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided earlier in this section.
4. You may also click on the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided earlier in this section.
5. Finally, you may also click on the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Other Information

Acknowledgments

Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:

Sebastian Apelt, Peter Vreugdenhil, and an anonymous researcher, working with TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative, for reporting the HTML Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability – (CVE-2008-1442).

Support

Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates.
International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support Web site.

Disclaimer

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions

V1.0 (June 10, 2008): Bulletin published.
V1.1 (June 11, 2008): Added entry to Update FAQ to communicate that the file information in the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 950759 has been updated.

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-031 - Critical

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (950759)

General Information

Executive Summary

Affected and Non-Affected Software

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update

Vulnerability Information

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

Deployment Information

Windows XP (all editions)

Deployment Information

Windows Server 2003 (all editions)

Deployment Information

Windows Vista (all editions)

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)

Other Information

Acknowledgments

Support

Disclaimer

Revisions