__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN Vulnerability in Windows Vista (931213) [Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS07-032)] June 13, 2007 12:00 GMT Number R-273 [REVISED 22 June 2007] ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: There is an information disclosure vulnerability in Windows Vista that could allow non-privileged users to access local user information data stores including administrative passwords contained within the registry and local file system. PLATFORM: Windows Vista Windows Vista x64 Edition Storage Management Appliance (SMA) v2.1 software running on Storage Management Appliance I, II, III DAMAGE: Could allow a local attacker to have access to user account data that could then be used in an attempt to gain full access to the affected system. SOLUTION: Upgrade to the appropriate version. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is LOW. Could allow a local attacker to have access to ASSESSMENT: user account data that could then be used in an attempt to gain full access to the affected system. ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/r-273.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-032.mspx ADDITIONAL LINK: Visit Hewlett-Packard's Subscription Service for: HPSBST02231 SSRT071438 rev. 1 CVE: http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name= CVE-2007-2229 ______________________________________________________________________________ REVISION HISTORY: 06/22/2007 - revised R-273 to add a link to HPSBST02231 SSRT071438 rev.1 for Storage Management Appliance (SMA) v2.1 software running on Storage Management Appliance I, II, III. [***** Start Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS07-032) *****] Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-032 - Moderate Vulnerability in Windows Vista Could Allow Information Disclosure (931213) Published: June 12, 2007 Version: 1.0 General Information Executive Summary This moderate security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow non-privileged users to access local user information data stores including administrative passwords contained within the registry and local file system. This is a moderate security update for all supported editions of Windows Vista. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section. This security update addresses the vulnerability by setting Access Control Lists on user information stores that restrict access to privileged users. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information. Recommendation: Microsoft recommends that customers consider applying the security update. Known Issues: None. Top of section Affected and Non-Affected Software The software listed here has 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 Maximum Security Impact Aggregate Severity Rating Bulletins Replaced by This Update Windows Vista Information Disclosure Moderate None Windows Vista x64 Edition Information Disclosure Moderate None Non-Affected Software Software Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems Vulnerability Information Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers Vulnerability Severity Rating and Maximum Security Impact by Affected Software Affected Software Permissive User Information Store ACLs Information Disclosure Vulnerability – CVE-2007-2229 Cumulative Impact Windows Vista Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate Windows Vista x64 Edition Moderate Information Disclosure Moderate Top of section Permissive User Information Store ACLs Information Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2007-2229 Top of section Security Update Deployment Affected Software For information about the specific security update for your affected software, click the appropriate link: Windows Vista (all versions) Top of section Other Information Acknowledgments Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers: Robbie Sohlman for reporting the Permissive User Information Store ACLs Information Disclosure Vulnerability – (CVE-2007-2229). Top of section 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. Top of section 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. Top of section Revisions • V1.0 (June 12, 2007): Bulletin published. 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