__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN Microsoft PNG Processing Vulnerability [Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-009] February 10, 2005 19:00 GMT Number P-136 [REVISED 14 Feb 2005] [REVISED 16 Feb 2005] [REVISED 18 Apr 2005] [REVISED 12 May 2005] ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the processing of PNG image formats. PLATFORM: Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series (when running on Windows 2000, Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003) Microsoft Windows Messenger version 5.0 (standalone version that can be installed on all supported operating systems) Microsoft MSN Messenger 6.1 Microsoft MSN Messenger 6.2 Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME) DAMAGE: An attacker can take complete control of the system. This includes installing programs; viewing, changing, or deleting data; or creating new accounts with full user rights. SOLUTION: Apply the available updates. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is HIGH. Exploit code is available on the Internet. An ASSESSMENT: attacker can take complete control of the system. However, user interaction is required such as visiting a malicious web site, clinking on a link in a malicious e-mail, or opening a malicious PNG file. ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/P-136.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ ms05-009.mspx CVE/CAN: http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name= CAN-2004-1244, CAN-2004-0597 ______________________________________________________________________________ REVISION HISTORY: 02/14/2005 - Updated Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-009 to reflect Microsoft's revisions of 2/11/05. 02/16/2005 - Updated Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-009 to reflect Microsoft's updates that correct file version information for Windows Messenger 5.0 update, as well as added Windows Messenger 5.1 to “Non-Affected Software” list. 04/18/2005 - Updated Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-009 to reflect Microsoft's update that fixes an issue where Windows Messenger version 4.7.0.2009 failed to install when running on Windows XP SP1 and distributed via SMS or AutoUpdate. 05/12/2005 - to reflect Microsoft's updates to its Security Bulletin MS05-009. The update modified the "Security Update Information" section for the Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.7.0.2009 (when running on Windows XP SP1) security update. [***** Start Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-009 *****] Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-009 Vulnerability in PNG Processing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (890261) Issued: February 8, 2005 Updated: May 11, 2005 Version: 2.1 Summary Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution Maximum Severity Rating: Critical Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces a prior security update. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list. Caveats: Starting February 10, 2005, the MSN Messenger service will notify customers running a vulnerable version of MSN Messenger that there is an upgrade available. Customers that have accepted this upgrade and have applied the update will be protected from this vulnerability. Customers that have not accepted this upgrade may not be allowed to connect to the MSN Messenger service with a vulnerable version of the client. Clients may be upgraded immediately by installing the update available at the download location provided in the “Affected Software” section below. Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations: Affected Software: •Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series (when running on Windows 2000, Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003) – Download the update •Microsoft Windows Messenger version 5.0 (standalone version that can be installed on all supported operating systems) – Download the update •Microsoft MSN Messenger 6.1 – Download the update •Microsoft MSN Messenger 6.2 – Download the update •Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME) – Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems. Non-Affected Software: •Windows Media Player 6.4 •Windows Media Player 7.1 •Windows Media Player for Windows XP (8.0) •Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows XP Service Pack 2 •Windows Media Player 10 •Windows Messenger 5.1 •MSN Messenger for Mac Tested Microsoft Windows Components: Affected Components: •Microsoft Windows Messenger version 4.7.0.2009 (when running on Windows XP Service Pack 1) – Download the update •Microsoft Windows Messenger version 4.7.0.3000 (when running on Windows XP Service Pack 2) – Download the update The software in this list has been tested to determine if the versions are affected. Other versions either no longer include security update support or may not be affected. To determine the support lifecycle for your product and version, visit the following Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site. Top of sectionTop of section General Information Executive Summary Executive Summary: This update resolves a newly-discovered, public vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the processing of PNG image formats. The vulnerability is documented in the “Vulnerability Details” section of this bulletin. 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. Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers: Vulnerability Identifiers - PNG Processing Vulnerability- CAN-2004-1244 Impact of Vulnerability - Remote Code Execution Windows Media Player 9 Series CAN-2004-1244 - Critical Windows Messenger (All affected versions) CAN-2004-0597 - None MSN Messenger 6.1 and 6.2 CAN-2004-0597 - None Vulnerability Identifiers - PNG Processing Vulnerability- CAN-2004-0597 Impact of Vulnerability - Remote Code Execution Windows Media Player 9 Series CAN-2004-1244 - None Windows Messenger (All affected versions) CAN-2004-0597 - Moderate MSN Messenger 6.1 and 6.2 CAN-2004-0597 - Critical Vulnerability Identifiers - Aggregate Impact of Vulnerability - Windows Media Player 9 Series CAN-2004-1244 - Critical Windows Messenger (All affected versions) CAN-2004-0597 - Moderate MSN Messenger 6.1 and 6.2 CAN-2004-0597 - Critical This assessment is based on the types of systems that are affected by the vulnerability, their typical deployment patterns, and the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would have on them. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security update Vulnerability Details Security Update Information Installation Platforms and Prerequisites: For information about the specific security update for your platform, click the appropriate link: Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.7.0.2009 on Windows XP Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.7.0.3000 on Windows XP Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Messenger 5.0 MSN Messenger 6.1 or 6.2 Acknowledgments Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers: •Juliano Rizzo of Core Security Technologies for reporting the MSN Messenger PNG Processing Vulnerability (CAN-2004-0597). Obtaining Other Security Updates: Updates for other security issues are available from the following locations: • Security updates are available from the Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security_patch." • Updates for consumer platforms are available from the Windows Update Web site. 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. Security Resources: • The Microsoft TechNet Security Web site provides additional information about security in Microsoft products. • Microsoft Software Update Services • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) • Windows Update • Windows Update Catalog: For more information about the Windows Update Catalog, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 323166. • Office Update Software Update Services: By using Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS), administrators can quickly and reliably deploy the latest critical updates and security updates to Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003-based servers, and to desktop Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional. For more information about how to deploy this security update with Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site. Systems Management Server: Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) delivers a highly-configurable enterprise solution for managing updates. By using SMS, administrators can identify Windows-based systems that require security updates and to perform controlled deployment of these updates throughout the enterprise with minimal disruption to end users. For more information about how administrators can use SMS 2003 to deploy security updates, see the SMS 2003 Security Patch Management Web site. SMS 2.0 users can also use Software Updates Service Feature Pack to help deploy security updates. For information about SMS, visit the SMS Web site. Note SMS uses the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and the Microsoft Office Detection Tool to provide broad support for security bulletin update detection and deployment. Some software updates may not be detected by these tools. Administrators can use the inventory capabilities of the SMS in these cases to target updates to specific systems. For more information about this procedure, visit the following Web site. Some security updates require administrative rights following a restart of the system. Administrators can use the Elevated Rights Deployment Tool (available in the SMS 2003 Administration Feature Pack and in the SMS 2.0 Administration Feature Pack) to install these updates. 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 (February 8, 2005): Bulletin published •V1.1 (February 11, 2005): Bulletin updated with information on the mandatory upgrade of vulnerable MSN Messenger clients in the caveat section, as well as changes to the Workarounds for PNG Processing Vulnerability in MSN Messenger – CAN-2004-0597 •V1.2 (February 15, 2005): Bulletin updated with correct file version information for Windows Messenger 5.0 update, as well as added Windows Messenger 5.1 to “Non-Affected Software” list. • V2.0 (April 12, 2005): Bulletin updated to announce the availability of an updated package for Microsoft Windows Messenger version 4.7.0.2009 (when running on Windows XP Service Pack 1) •V2.1 (May 11, 2005): Bulletin updated to update the “Security Update Information” section for the Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.7.0.2009 (when running on Windows XP Service Pack 1) security update. 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