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.

  1. MS11-025 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library Could Allow Remote

    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...
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    • affected software application execution exploit foundation class mfc microsoft network patch publicly disclosed redistributable remote code execution security service pack severity rating update visual studio vulnerability webdav
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  2. Microsoft Security Advisory (2269637): Insecure Library Loading Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    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)...
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    • advisory foundation class library loading mfc microsoft office remote code execution research security update vulnerability
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  3. MS11-025 - Important: Vulnerability in Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library Could Allow Remote C

    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...
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    • execution foundation class information disclosure mfc library microsoft network security remote access security update vulnerability
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