Microsoft Security Patch ms08 067

This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Server service. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an affected system received a specially crafted RPC request. On Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability without authentication to run arbitrary code.

It is possible that this vulnerability could be used in the crafting of a wormable exploit. Firewall best practices and standard default firewall configurations can help protect network resources from attacks that originate outside the enterprise perimeter. This security update is rated Critical for all supported editions of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and rated Important for all supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS08-067. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft Web sites:

1. Home users:

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200810.mspx

2. Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update Web site now:

http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/

3. IT professionals:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-067.mspx