Patch Repository

Windows Vista Ultimate Edition Patch Details
Patch Name Windows6.0-SP2-KB971657-x86.msu
Patch Description Security Update for Windows Vista (KB971657)
Bulletin Id MS09-041
Bulletin Title Vulnerability in Workstation Service Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (971657)
Severity Moderate
Location Path Windows6.0-SP2-KB971657-x86.msu
Bulletin Summary This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Windows Workstation Service. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker created a specially crafted RPC message and sent the message to an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. An attacker must have valid logon credentials to a vulnerable system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability could not be exploited by anonymous users.
Superceding Bulletin Id None
Patch Release Date Aug 11, 2009

Affected Product Information

Product Name Service Pack Name
Windows Vista Business EditionWindows Vista SP2
Windows Vista Ultimate EditionWindows Vista SP2
Windows Vista Enterprise EditionWindows Vista SP2

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