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foundation class
About this tag
The foundation class tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library, particularly in the context of security vulnerabilities. Topics include MS11-025, a security update addressing a remote code execution vulnerability in applications built with MFC, and related advisories like Microsoft Security Advisory 2269637 on insecure library loading. These threads focus on the impact of such vulnerabilities, affected software such as Visual Studio and Visual C++ Redistributables, and the importance of applying updates to mitigate risks. The tag is relevant for developers and IT professionals managing MFC-based applications and their security patches.
Severity Rating: Important
Revision Note: V4.0 (August 9, 2011): Added Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 (KB2565057) and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package Service Pack 1 (KB2565063) as Affected Software. See the update FAQ for details. Also corrected the...
Revision Note: V7.0 (April 12, 2011): Added the following Microsoft Security Bulletins to the Updates relating to Insecure Library Loading section: MS11-023, "Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution;" and MS11-025, "Vulnerability in Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC)...
Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in certain applications built using the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a legitimate file associated with such an...