Nortel Response to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-061
| Description: |
Before taking any action please ensure that you are viewing the latest official version of this security advisory by referencing http://www.nortel.com/securityadvisories On November 13, 2007, Microsoft released a security update MS07-061 - Vulnerability in Windows URI Handling Could Allow Remote Code Execution (943460). Some Nortel products contain this software as a component and thus are potentially affected by the vulnerability addressed. This bulletin provides a multi-product consolidated response for the Nortel products which are potentially affected. MS07-061 addresses the following potential vulnerability: 1) Windows URI Handling Vulnerability - CVE-2007-3896 A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows shell handles specially crafted URIs that are passed to it. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including a specially crafted URI in an application or attachment, which could potentially allow remote code execution. Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution Maximum Severity Rating: Critical For more information: Please contact your next level of support or visit http://www.nortel.com/contact for support numbers within your region. Nortel security advisories: http://nortel.com/securityadvisories Nortel Partner Information Center (PIC) website: http://www.nortelnetworks.com/pic |
| Type: |
Security Advisories |
| Number: |
2007008457, Rev 1 |
| Status: |
Retired |
| Date: |
2008-02-22 |
