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com validation
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The com validation tag covers discussions about the MS10-083 security bulletin, which addressed a vulnerability in COM Validation in Windows Shell and WordPad. This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opened a specially crafted file with WordPad or selected a shortcut file on a network or WebDAV share. The update was rated Important and applied to affected Windows versions. Topics include the bulletin details, severity, and impact of the flaw.
Resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user opened a specially crafted file using WordPad or selects or opens a shortcut file that is on a network or WebDAV share.
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Severity Rating: Important - Revision Note: V1.0 (October 12, 2010): Bulletin published.Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted file using WordPad or...