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ms10-042
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MS10-042 is a critical security bulletin from Microsoft, released on July 13, 2010, addressing a vulnerability in the Windows Help and Support Center feature on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2010-1885, is a Help Center URL Validation Vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted web page or clicks a malicious link in an email. The update resolves this publicly disclosed issue, and users are advised to apply the security update to protect their systems. Discussions on WindowsForum.com reference the bulletin and the associated Microsoft Security Advisory 2219475, providing links to download the update.
Revision Note: V2.0 (July 13, 2010): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletin.
Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS10-042 to address this issue. For more information about this issue...
Revision Note: V2.0 (July 13, 2010): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletin.Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS10-042 to address this issue. For more information about this issue, including...
Revision Note: V2.0 (July 13, 2010): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletin.Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS10-042 to address this issue. For more information about this issue, including...
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Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in the Windows Help and Support Center feature that is delivered with supported editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user...
Severity Rating: Critical - Revision Note: V1.0 (July 13, 2010): Bulletin published.Summary: This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in the Windows Help and Support Center feature that is delivered with supported editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. This...