---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless LAN AutoConfig Service Code Execution SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36599 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36599/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Windows Vista, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system. The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in the Wireless LAN AutoConfig Service (wlansvc) when parsing certain wireless network frames. This can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted frame received on the wireless network interface. Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code. SOLUTION: Apply patches. Windows Vista (optionally with SP1 and SP2): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e9fe967f-d78d-43c2-bbcc-5098bd20267e Windows Vista x64 Edition (optionally with SP1 and SP2): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=f93470bd-2e6d-4340-88c6-bb212baf750a PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: MS09-049 (KB970710): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-049.mspx ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------