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ms11-043
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MS11-043 is a critical security bulletin from Microsoft addressing a vulnerability in the SMB client that could allow remote code execution. The vulnerability, identified in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, could be exploited if an attacker sends a specially crafted SMB response to a client-initiated request. To exploit this, an attacker must convince a user to connect to a malicious SMB server. The update was initially released in June 2011 and later rereleased in August 2011 to address stability issues, with a detection change in July 2013. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the bulletin details, revision history, and installation guidance for affected Windows systems.
Severity Rating: Critical
Revision Note: V2.2 (July 9, 2013): Bulletin revised to announce a detection change in the Windows Vista packages for the 2536276 update to correct a Windows Update reoffering issue. This is a detection change only. Customers who have already successfully updated their...
Revision Note: V2.0 (August 9, 2011): Rereleased MS11-043 to reoffer the update on all supported operating systems to address a stability issue. Customers who have already successfully updated their systems should reinstall MS11-043. Also rereleased MS11-049 to announce a detection change to the...
Severity Rating: Critical
Revision Note: V2.0 (August 9, 2011): Bulletin rereleased to reoffer the update on all supported operating systems to address a stability issue. Customers who have already successfully updated their systems should reinstall this update.
Summary...
Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sent a specially crafted SMB response to a client-initiated SMB request. To exploit the vulnerability, an...