Microsoft Alerts

MS Word exploit/FixIt ...

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Clarification on Security Advisory 2896666 ...
- https://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/ar...ecurity-bulletin-release.aspx?Redirected=true
7 Nov 2013
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Microsoft Security Advisory (2896666)
Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component Could Allow Remote Code Execution
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2896666
5 Nov 2013 - "Microsoft is investigating private reports of a vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics component that affects Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Lync. Microsoft is aware of targeted attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability in Microsoft Office products. The vulnerability is a remote code execution vulnerability that exists in the way affected components handle specially crafted TIFF images...
Workarounds: Disable the TIFF codec
Note See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2896666* to use the automated Microsoft Fix it solution..."
* https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2896666
Enable this Fix it - Microsoft Fix it 51004...

- https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2896666#appliesto

- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/arch...ability-exploited-through-word-documents.aspx
5 Nov 2013 - "... Security Advisory 2896666 which includes a proactive Fix it workaround for blocking this attack..."
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- https://secunia.com/advisories/55584/
Release Date: 2013-11-06
Criticality: Extremely Critical
Where: From remote
Impact: System access ...
... vulnerability is currently being actively exploited in targeted attacks.
Provided and/or discovered by: Reported as 0-day.
Original Advisory: Microsoft (KB2896666):
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2896666

- https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2013-3906 - 9.3 (HIGH)
Last revised: 11/07/2013 - "... allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by an image in a Word document, and exploited in the wild in October and November 2013"

0-Day Attack on Office...
- http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/11/microsoft-warns-of-zero-day-attack-on-office/
5 Nov 2013 - "... the exploit combines multiple techniques to bypass exploit mitigation techniques such as data execution prevention (DEP) and address space layout randomization (ASLR). The company says this exploit will -not- affect Office 2013, but will affect older versions such as Office 2003 and Office 2007..."

- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/11.aspx
Nov 5, 2013 - "... the exploit combines multiple techniques to bypass DEP and ASLR protections... Office 2010 uses the vulnerable graphic library, it is only affected only when running on older platforms such as Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, but it is -not- affected when running on newer Windows families (7, 8 and 8.1)..."

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Ms13-081/kb 2862330 ...

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MS13-081/KB 2862330 went down the automatic update chute, triggering blue screens and endless re-installs. It still isn't fixed
- http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsof...triggers-bsod-0x000000d1-or-0x000000ca-230201
Nov 5, 2013 - "Last month's Black Tuesday crop included yet another stinker: MS13-081*/KB 2862330**, a "critical" Windows USB driver update that reaches into the Windows kernel, modifying all the USB 2.0 driver programs. Microsoft knew before the patch was released that it had an odd double-reboot tendency... As it turns out, that was the least of MS13-081's worries. The day after the patch appeared, Microsoft's Answers forum lit up with complaints. Here's a partial list of the problems Windows customers have experienced, after installing the patch:
• Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 may throw up a Blue Screen 0x000000D1 or 0x000000CA or 9x00000050 upon boot.
• Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 machines may reboot, then stall at 32 percent. The only solution is to unplug the machine, then run a system restore -- necessary because the reboots stall at the same point in an endless cycle.
• After an extended period of time on reboot, Windows 2008 R2 shows the message "Please wait for modules installer," then "Failure configuring windows updates reverting change." Windows rolls back the changes, but tries to do them again.
• Windows XP has the same infinite-loop installation of the patch.
• There are also reports of failing USB keyboards and mice - at least one user reports his Microsoft Mouse won't work after installing the patch.
To date, I've seen no indication that Microsoft has isolated the source of the problem. There is no new version of the patch. There is, however, a very convoluted series of manual patching steps you can take if you feel an urgent need to install the patch. Look for the three scenarios in the KB 2862330 article. It helps if you have a degree in Computer Science. Although Microsoft hasn't completely pulled the patch - it still appears as an Important update in Windows 7 Automatic Update - the selection box is unchecked. Unless you manually check the box, the update will -not- be installed. The universal advice at this point is to refrain from installing the patch - hide it in Automatic Update if you have to. Since the patch is no longer installed by default, and almost a month after its release we still don't have an update, it's a safe assumption that the patch isn't quite as pressing as its "Critical" rating might indicate."
* http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-081

** http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2862330
Last Review: Oct 29, 2013 - Rev 3.0

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New IE 0-Day vuln exploiting msvcrt.dll

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New IE 0-Day vuln exploiting msvcrt.dll
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=16985
Last Updated: 2013-11-09 13:41:19 UTC - "FireEye Labs has discovered an "exploit that leverages a new information leakage vulnerability and an IE out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability to achieve code execution." [1] Based on their analysis, it affects IE 7, 8, 9 and 10. According to Microsoft, the vulnerability can be mitigated by EMET.[2][3] Additional information on FireEye Labs post available..."

1] http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/2013/11/new-ie-zero-day-found-in-watering-hole-attack.html
2] https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/EMET+40+is+now+available+for+download/16019
3] http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39273
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... or (once again) use an alternative browser!

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IE 0-Day vuln exploiting msvcrt.dll ...

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IE 0-Day vuln exploiting msvcrt.dll ...
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=16985
Last Updated: 2013-11-11 23:41:53 UTC ... Version: 3 - "... Update: FireEye Labs provided additional information on the recently discovered IE zero-day exploit that is currently in the wild and has been named Trojan.APT.9002 (aka Hydraq/McRAT variant). They have published additional information on the Trojan that only runs in memory and leave very little artifacts that can help identify infected clients. Additional information about the Trojan can be found here(1) which also includes a list of domains, MD5 hash and User-Agent information.
Update 2: Microsoft is releasing tomorrow a fix for this vulnerability* (CVE-2013-3918) affecting Explorer ActiveX Control as "Bulletin 3" as MS13-090 listed in the November Microsoft Patch Tuesday Preview**..."
1) http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technic...linked-to-deputydog-uses-diskless-method.html

* http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/arc...-issue-being-addressed-in-update-tuesday.aspx

- https://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/ar...ecurity-bulletin-release.aspx?Redirected=true
7 Nov 2013 - "... this release won’t include an update for the issue first described in Security Advisory 2896666..."

** https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/16982

- https://www.virustotal.com/en/ip-address/111.68.9.93/information/

- https://www.virustotal.com/en/ip-address/58.64.143.244/information/
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- https://secunia.com/advisories/55611/
Last Update: 2013-11-13
Criticality: Extremely Critical
Where: From remote
Impact: System access ...
Software: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x
CVE Reference: https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2013-3918 - 9.3 (HIGH)
... vulnerability is caused due to an error within an ActiveX control...
Solution: Apply update...
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-090
Nov 12, 2013

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MS Security Bulletin Summary - November 2013

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- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-nov
Nov 12, 2013 - "This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for November 2013...
(Total of -8-)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-088 - Critical
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2888505)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-088
Critical - Remote Code Execution - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-089 - Critical
Vulnerability in Windows Graphics Device Interface Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2876331)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-089
Critical - Remote Code Execution - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-090 - Critical
Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (2900986)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-090
Critical - Remote Code Execution - May require restart - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-091 - Important
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2885093)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-091
Important - Remote Code Execution - May require restart - Microsoft Office

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-092 - Important
Vulnerability in Hyper-V Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2893986)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-092
Important - Elevation of Privilege - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-093 - Important
Vulnerability in Windows Ancillary Function Driver Could Allow Information Disclosure (2875783)
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-093
Important - Information Disclosure - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-094 - Important
Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Could Allow Information Disclosure (2894514)
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-094
Important - Information Disclosure - May require restart - Microsoft Office

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-095 - Important
Vulnerability in Digital Signatures Could Allow Denial of Service (2868626)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-095
Important - Denial of Service - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows
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- http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/arc...er-2013-security-updates.aspx?Redirected=true
12 Nov 2013

Bulletin Deployment Priority
- https://blogs.technet.com/cfs-files...0-00-00-45-71/5238.Overview-Slide_5F00_DP.png

Severity and Exploitability Index
- https://blogs.technet.com/cfs-files...0-45-71/8228.Overview-Slide_5F00_Severity.png
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- https://secunia.com/advisories/55054/ - MS13-088
- https://secunia.com/advisories/50000/ - MS13-089
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55611/ - MS13-090
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55539/ - MS13-091
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55550/ - MS13-092
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55558/ - MS13-093
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55574/ - MS13-094
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55629/ - MS13-095
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November 2013 Office Update Release
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/office_s...1/12/november-2013-office-update-release.aspx
12 Nov 2013 - "... There are 8 security updates (2 bulletins) and 18 non-security updates..."
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ISC Analysis
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=17003
2013-11-12 18:00:41 UTC
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November 2013 Security Bulletin Release - Q&A
- https://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/p/november-2013-security-bulletin-q-a.aspx?Redirected=true
Nov 13, 2013
"... Q: Regarding the TIFF registry change (Fix it) in Microsoft Security Advisory 2896666, can you explain how this will affect TIFF usage?...
A: TIFF images will be blocked on the affected software and platforms listed in the advisory..."

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MS Security Advisories - 2013.11.12 ...

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Microsoft Security Advisory (2896666)
Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component Could Allow Remote Code Execution
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2896666
V1.1 (November 12, 2013): Clarified the scope of the active attacks, clarified affected software configurations, and revised workarounds...

- http://atlas.arbor.net/briefs/index#2125368770
High Severity
15 Nov 2013 15:38:46 +0000
The CVE-2013-3906* vulnerability has been leveraged by several threat actors. Organizations are strongly encouraged to ensure they are protected against this seriously vulnerability which has yet to be patched. A workaround is available**.
Source: http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technic...onal-threat-groups-acquire-cve-2013-3906.html

* https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2013-3906 - 9.3 (HIGH)

** https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2896666
Last Review: Nov 12, 2013 - Rev 3.0
Microsoft Fix it 51004
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Microsoft Security Advisory (2880823)
Deprecation of SHA-1 Hashing Algorithm for Microsoft Root Certificate Program
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2880823
Nov 12, 2013 - "Microsoft is announcing a policy change to the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. The new policy will no longer allow root certificate authorities to issue X.509 certificates using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm for the purposes of SSL and code signing after January 1, 2016. Using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm in digital certificates could allow an attacker to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
Recommendation: Microsoft recommends that certificate authorities no longer sign newly generated certificates using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm and begin migrating to SHA-2. Microsoft also recommends that customers replace their SHA-1 certificates with SHA-2 certificates at the earliest opportunity. Please see the Suggested Actions section of this advisory for more information..."

Microsoft Security Advisory (2868725)
Update for Disabling RC4
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2868725
Nov 12, 2013 - "Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for supported editions of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT to address known weaknesses in RC4. The update supports the removal of RC4 as an available cipher on affected systems through registry settings. It also allows developers to remove RC4 in individual applications through the use of the SCH_USE_STRONG_CRYPTO flag in the SCHANNEL_CRED structure. These options are -not- enabled by default.
Recommendation. Microsoft recommends that customers download and install the update immediately and then test the new settings in their environments. Please see the Suggested Actions section of this advisory for more information..."

Microsoft Security Advisory (2862152)
Vulnerability in DirectAccess Could Allow Security Feature Bypass
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2862152
Nov 12, 2013 - "Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for all supported releases of Windows to address a vulnerability in how DirectAccess authenticates DirectAccess server connections to DirectAccess clients. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could use a specially crafted DirectAccess server to pose as a legitimate DirectAccess Server in order to establish connections with legitimate DirectAccess clients. The attacker-controlled system, appearing to be a legitimate server, could cause a client system to automatically authenticate and connect with the attacker-controlled system, allowing the attacker to intercept the target user's network traffic and potentially determine their encrypted domain credentials. Microsoft is not aware of any active attacks that are exploiting this vulnerability as of the release of this advisory.
Recommendation: Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.
Note: In addition to installing the update, additional administrative steps are required to be protected from the vulnerability described in this advisory. Please see the Suggested Actions section of this advisory for more information..."
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Microsoft Security Advisory (2854544)
Updates to Improve Cryptography and Digital Certificate Handling in Windows
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2854544
V1.3 (November 12, 2013): Added the 2868725 update and Root Certificates Policy announcement to the Available Updates and Release Notes section.

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XP update locks machines...

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XP update locks machines with SVCHOST red lined at 100%: Fix it with KB 2879017...
- http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsof...vchost-red-lined-100-fix-it-kb-2879017-230733
Nov 13, 2013 - "... when Windows Update accesses the Microsoft website to gather a list of available updates, the machine can lock up for five, 10, 15 minutes - or more - with the CPU and fan running at 100 percent. Then, if the customer waits long enough for the updates to appear, and clicks to install them, the XP machine goes racing away again for another five or 10 or more minutes, with the CPU redlined at 100 percent... The best solution appears to be a manual update to Internet Explorer. Yes, Microsoft has messed up wuauclt.exe so badly that it has to be repaired by installing an IE update - not a Windows update - to get it working properly. The fix is part of the October cumulative IE patch known as MS13-080/ KB 2879017*. If you manually download and install the October cumulative patch, then you should be able to use Windows Update with no problems... You would think that simply upgrading to the latest version of IE would solve the problem, but it doesn't. You have to manually download and apply the patch for your version of IE..."
* http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/Bulletin/MS13-080

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Ms13-088 - kb2888505 ...

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MS13-088 - KB2888505
- http://windowssecrets.com/patch-watch/patch-watch-placeholder/
Nov 13, 2013 - "This month’s cumulative IE update fixes -10- newly reported vulnerabilities. KB 2888505 is rated -critical- for Versions 6–11. The only version to get a pass is the new Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7. This update also includes -17- nonsecurity fixes, as detailed in MS Support article 2888505*... you must keep IE updated, even if you typically use another browser. IE is more than a browser: it’s a key component of the Windows operating system..."
* http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;2888505

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MS to fix XP update issue 'soon' ...

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MS to fix XP update SVCHOST redline issue 'soon'
- http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsof...s-xp-update-svchost-redline-issue-soon-230940
Nov 15, 2013 - "... The Microsoft Update team has analyzed the latest manifestation, come up with an explanation, and has promised that a permanent solution will arrive "as soon as possible." Windows Update team member Doug Neal has just posted a message to the Patch Management Mailing List that explains what's happening when Windows XP's Windows Update agent, wuauclt.exe (running in a SVCHOST wrapper), drives CPU utilization to 100 percent - and can keep WinXP machines pegged at 100 percent for -15- minutes or longer.
'The problem is caused by the Windows Update client evaluating an exceptionally long supersedence chain - something IE6 and IE7 have more than any other version of IE due to their time in market. Each 'link' in the chain doubles the CPU resources needed to evaluate it over the previous version. The chain is so long that the design stymies the WUA client.'
... Neal concludes by saying:
'While I can't provide a date for when this will be done, we know it's an issue affecting customer PCs and we're working to get it out as soon as possible to halt the impact'..."

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KB 2670838 - fuzzy fonts ...

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KB 2670838 - fuzzy fonts ...
- http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsof...kb-2670838-persists-ie11-and-windows-7-231035
Nov 18, 2013 - "... Microsoft didn't solve the problem, but it did publish a list of video drivers thought to conflict with the patch. The company also modified the installer to avoid planting the font-busting patch on machines running the identified bad video drivers. That list, toward the bottom of article KB 2670838*, has gone through -eight- major revisions... seeing complaints all over the Web that installing Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 can -trigger- the same problem - and the fuzzy fonts appear even on machines that aren't running any of the identified problematic video drivers... also seeing reports that the fuzzy fonts crop up on Firefox, Chrome, and - remarkably - Internet Explorer itself. Some people report that the fuzziness goes away if the pages are refreshed enough times. Others see fuzzy characters only on some pages, but very similar pages don't have the problem. If you have a case of the font fuzzies and are using IE10, the only known solution involves uninstalling KB 2670838. But if you've installed IE11, you may or may not have KB 2670838 - and if you do have it, uninstalling doesn't fix the problem..."
* http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2670838/en-us
Sep 30, 2013 - Rev 8.0

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CVE-2013-3918 Exploit...

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CVE-2013-3918 Exploit...
- http://www.threattracksecurity.com/it-blog/a-look-inside-a-cve-2013-3918-exploit/
Nov 22, 2013 - "... If you haven’t updated your OS yet, -now- is the time to do it... We were able to retrieve a piece of the exploit malware... Here is a malformed HTML website I used to test the exploit on.
> http://www.threattracksecurity.com/.../2013/11/CDA99A7C92A63D6095A5BA4CACC6ED89.jpg
As you can see, there’s nothing special about it. All one can see is a white page with the text “Hello man” on it. What users don’t know is that infiltration and code execution happens in the background. They don’t see anything happening until it’s already too late..."

- https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2013-3918 - 9.3 (HIGH)
Last revised: 11/15/2013 - "... as exploited in the wild in November 2013, aka 'InformationCardSigninHelper' Vulnerability."

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-090 - Critical
Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (2900986)
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS13-090
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- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/a-look-at-a-silverlight-exploit/
Nov 25, 2013 - "... independent security researchers found that the Angler Exploit Kit had added Silverlight to their list of targeted software, using CVE-2013-0074. When we analyzed the available exploit, we found that in addition to CVE-2013-0074, a second vulnerability, CVE-2013-3896, in order to bypass ASLR. These vulnerabilities are discussed in two separate Microsoft security bulletins, namely MS13-022 and MS13-087, respectively..."

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MS Security Advisory 2914486 - 0-day exploit in wild

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Microsoft Security Advisory (2914486)
Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2914486
November 27, 2013 - "Microsoft is investigating new reports of a vulnerability in a kernel component of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. We are aware of limited, targeted attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability. Our investigation of this vulnerability has verified that it does not affect customers who are using operating systems newer than Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The vulnerability is an elevation of privilege vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights. Microsoft is actively working with partners in our Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) to provide information that they can use to provide broader protections to customers. For information about protections released by MAPP partners, see MAPP Partners with Updated Protections. Upon completion of this investigation, Microsoft will take the appropriate action to help protect our customers. This may include providing a security update through our monthly release process or providing an out-of-cycle security update, depending on customer needs..."

0 day exploit in wild
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=17117
Last Updated: 2013-11-28 01:05:44 - "... the temporary fix outlined breaks some windows features, specifically some IPSEC VPN functions..."

- http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technic...rivilege-escalation-zero-day-in-the-wild.html
November 27, 2013 - "... The exploit targets Adobe Reader 9.5.4, 10.1.6, 11.0.02 and prior on Windows XP SP3. Those running the latest versions of Adobe Reader should not be affected by this exploit..."
- http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows

- https://atlas.arbor.net/briefs/index#-1423916473
High Severity
Published: Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:00:26 +0000
Public exploit code has been released for CVE-2013-5065, a vulnerability in the Windows Kernel NDPROXY component that allows for privilege escalation attacks.
Analysis: .... With public exploit code available, the bar has been lowered significantly.
Source: http://1337day.com/exploits/21615

- https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2013-5065 - 7.2 (HIGH)
Last revised: 11/29/2013 - "... as exploited in the wild in November 2013."

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.NET Framework 4.5.1 ...

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.NET Framework 4.5.1
- http://windowssecrets.com/newsletter/a-hands-on-look-at-microsofts-new-xbox-one/#story6
November 27, 2013 - "Skip this serving of .NET Framework 4.5.1... 2858725..."

KB 2858725
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2858725
Last Review: Nov 26, 2013 - Rev 4.0

How to temporarily block the installation of the .NET Framework 4.5.1 ...
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2721187
Last Review: Nov 26, 2013 - Rev 3.0
Applies to:
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1, when used with:
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
Windows Server 2012 Standard
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.NET Framework Cleanup Tool
- http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx

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MS Security Advisory (2916652)

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MS Security Advisory (2916652)
Improperly Issued Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2916652
Dec 9, 2013 - "Microsoft is aware of an improperly issued subordinate CA certificate that could be used in attempts to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform man-in-the-middle attacks. The subordinate CA certificate was improperly issued by the Directorate General of the Treasury (DG Trésor), subordinate to the Government of France CA (ANSSI), which is a CA present in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities Store. This issue affects all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. Microsoft is not currently aware of attacks related to this issue. The improperly issued subordinate CA certificate has been misused to issue SSL certificates for multiple sites, including Google web properties. These SSL certificates could be used to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform man-in-the-middle attacks against several Google web properties. The subordinate CA certificate may also have been used to issue certificates for other, currently unknown sites, which could be subject to similar attacks. To help protect customers from potentially fraudulent use of this digital certificate, Microsoft is updating the Certificate Trust list (CTL) for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows to remove the trust of certificates that are causing this issue. For more information about these certificates, see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this advisory... in addition to addressing the certificates described in this advisory, this update is cumulative and includes digital certificates described in previous advisories..."

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MS Security Bulletin Summary - December 2013

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- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-dec
Dec 10, 2013 - "This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for December 2013...
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-096 - Critical
Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2908005)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-096
Critical - Remote Code Execution - May require restart - Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync
• V1.1 (December 10, 2013): Clarified that users should -undo- the Disable the TIFF Codec workaround* and the Disable data collaboration in Lync workaround after applying the update. See the Update FAQ for more information. Added undo steps to the Disable data collaboration in Lync workaround...
* https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2908005
Disable this Fix it - 51005
• V1.2 (December 20, 2013): Revised the Based on the configuration of my system, how do I know if my system is affected? Update FAQ to include the updates that are applicable for each configuration...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-097 - Critical
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2898785)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-097
Critical - Remote Code Execution - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-098 - Critical
Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2893294)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-098
Critical - Remote Code Execution - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-099 - Critical
Vulnerability in Microsoft Scripting Runtime Object Library Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2909158)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-099
Critical - Remote Code Execution - May require restart - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-105 - Critical
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2915705)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-105
Critical - Remote Code Execution - Does not require restart - Microsoft Exchange
• V1.1 (December 10, 2013): Updated the Known Issues entry in the Knowledge Base Article section from "None" to "Yes".

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-100 - Important
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2904244)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-100
Important - Remote Code Execution - May require restart - Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-101 - Important
Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2880430)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-101
Important - Elevation of Privilege - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-102 - Important
Vulnerability in LRPC Client Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2898715)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-102
Important - Elevation of Privilege - Requires restart - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-103 - Important
Vulnerability in ASP.NET SignalR Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2905244)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-103
Important - Elevation of Privilege - Does not require restart - Microsoft Developer Tools

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-104 - Important
Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Information Disclosure (2909976)
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-104
Important - Information Disclosure - May require restart - Microsoft Office

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-106 - Important
Vulnerability in a Microsoft Office Shared Component Could Allow Security Feature Bypass
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-106
Important - Security Feature Bypass - May require restart - Microsoft Office
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- http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/arc...-security-update-release.aspx?Redirected=true

Deployment Priority
- https://blogs.technet.com/cfs-files...0-00-45-71/7360.deployment.jpg_2D00_550x0.jpg

- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/arch...k-for-the-december-2013-security-updates.aspx
"... we released eleven security bulletins addressing 24 CVE’s..."
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December 2013 Office Update Release
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/office_s...2/09/december-2013-office-update-release.aspx
9 Dec 2013 - "... There are 12 security updates (4 bulletins) and 43 non-security updates..."
(More detail at the URL above.)
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- https://secunia.com/advisories/55584/ - MS13-096
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55967/ - MS13-097
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55971/ - MS13-098
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55981/ - MS13-099
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55985/ - MS13-100
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55986/ - MS13-101
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55988/ - MS13-102
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55991/ - MS13-103
- https://secunia.com/advisories/56007/ - MS13-103
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55997/ - MS13-104
- https://secunia.com/advisories/55998/ - MS13-105
- https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2013-5057 - MS13-106
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ISC Analysis
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=17198
Last Updated: 2013-12-10 20:39:23 UTC
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0-Day Fixes From Adobe, Microsoft
- http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/12/zero-day-fixes-from-adobe-microsoft/
Dec 10, 2013

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MS Security Advisories - 12.10.2013

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Microsoft Security Advisory (2915720)
Changes in Windows Authenticode Signature Verification
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2915720
Dec 10, 2013 - "Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for all supported releases of Windows to change how signatures are verified for binaries signed with the Windows Authenticode signature format. The change is included with Security Bulletin MS13-098, but will not be enabled until June 10, 2014. Once enabled, the new default behavior for Windows Authenticode signature verification will no longer allow extraneous information in the WIN_CERTIFICATE structure. Note that after June 10, 2014, Windows will no longer recognize non-compliant binaries as signed... see the Suggested Actions section of this advisory for more information..."

Microsoft Security Advisory (2905247)
Insecure ASP.NET Site Configuration Could Allow Elevation of Privilege
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2905247
Dec 10, 2013 - "Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for Microsoft ASP.NET to address a vulnerability in ASP.NET view state that exists when Machine Authentication Code (MAC) validation is disabled through configuration settings. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege and affects all supported versions of Microsoft .NET Framework except .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. Any ASP.NET site for which view state MAC has become disabled through configuration settings is vulnerable to attack. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could use specially crafted HTTP content to inject code to be run in the context of the service account on the ASP.NET server. Microsoft is aware of general information available publicly that could be used to exploit this vulnerability, but is not aware of any active attacks... see the Suggested Actions section of this advisory for more information..."

Microsoft Security Advisory (2896666)
Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component Could Allow Remote Code Execution
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2896666
Updated: Dec 10, 2013 - "... We have issued MS13-096* to address the Microsoft Graphics Component Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2013-3906). For more information about this issue, including download links for an available security update, please review MS13-096..."
* https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-096

Microsoft Security Advisory (2871690)
Update to Revoke Non-compliant UEFI Modules
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2871690
Dec 10, 2013 - "Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 that revokes the digital signatures for nine private, third-party UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) modules that could be loaded during UEFI Secure Boot. When the update is applied, the affected UEFI modules will no longer be trusted and will no longer load on systems where UEFI Secure Boot is enabled. The affected UEFI modules consist of specific Microsoft-signed modules that are either not in compliance with our certification program or their authors have requested that the packages be revoked. At the time of this release, these UEFI modules are not known to be available publicly. Microsoft is not aware of any misuse of the affected UEFI modules. Microsoft is proactively revoking these non-compliant modules as part of ongoing efforts to protect customers. This action only affects systems running Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 that are capable of UEFI Secure Boot where the system is configured to boot via UEFI and Secure Boot is enabled. There is no action on systems that do not support UEFI Secure Boot or where it is disabled... Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2871690* documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when installing this update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues..."
* https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2871690

Microsoft Security Advisory (2755801)
Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2755801
Dec 10, 2013 - "Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer on all supported editions of Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1. The update addresses the vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player by updating the affected Adobe Flash libraries contained within Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11... Microsoft recommends that customers apply the current update immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service. Since the update is cumulative, only the current update will be offered. Customers do not need to install previous updates as a prerequisite for installing the current update..."

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MS Security Advisory 2916652 - V2.0 ...

FYI...

Microsoft Security Advisory (2916652)
Improperly Issued Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2916652
• V2.0 (December 12, 2013): Advisory revised to announce the availability of the 2917500 update for customers running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, or for customers who choose not to install the automatic updater of revoked certificates. The 2917500 update* is available via the Microsoft Update service and from the download center. For more information, see the Suggested Actions section of this advisory.
* http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2917500
Last Review: December 12, 2013

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MS Security Advisory 2915720 V1.1 ...

FYI...

Microsoft Security Advisory (2915720)
Changes in Windows Authenticode Signature Verification
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2915720
• V1.1 (December 13, 2013): Corrected the registry key information in the Test the Improvement to Authenticode Signature Verification suggested action. Customers who have applied or plan to apply the suggested action should review the revised information.

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MS to fix Win XP SVCHOST redlining 'ASAP' ...

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MS to fix Win XP SVCHOST redlining 'ASAP' ...
- http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsof...ows-xp-svchost-redlining-soon-possible-232675
Dec 16, 2013 - "... the XP Windows Update agent WUAUCLT.EXE running in a SVCHOST wrapper redlines, taking 100 percent of the CPU for five, 10, 15 minutes - up to an hour or two. If you have Automatic Update enabled on your computer, that means every time you re-boot Windows XP your machine can lock up for hours on end; pull the plug, and the -same- thing happens over again. On Friday night we (finally) received an official explanation that describes why the problem happens, along with a description of what Microsoft is doing to resolve it and a promise that it'll get fixed "as soon as possible"... with something like half a billion Windows XP machines out there still connected to the Internet, it's a horrendous problem... Doug Neal, senior program manager for Windows and Microsoft Update, sent a message to the PatchManagement listserv on Friday night...
'In September we witnessed a large number of reports of SVCHOST taking high CPU for extended periods of time. This was primarily on Windows XP machines running IE6 or IE7. There were a few reports of this happening on Windows XP with IE8, but only a few.' ..."

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