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Microsoft Windows ADFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (971726)
Information
Severity
Severity
Critical
Family
Family
Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
9.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
14 years ago
Modified
Modified
4 years ago
Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS09-070.
Insight
Insight
The vulnerability is due to incorrect validation of request headers when an authenticated user connects to an ADFS enabled Web Server. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Microsoft Windows 2K3 Service Pack 2 and prior. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior.
Solution
Solution
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.