04.13.2010 - MS10-025 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (980858)

Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Windows Media Services running on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sent a specially crafted transport information packet to a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server system running Windows Media Services. Firewall best practices and standard default firewall configurations can help protect networks from attacks that originate from outside the enterprise perimeter. Best practices recommend that systems that are connected to the Internet have a minimal number of ports exposed. On Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows Media Services is an optional component and is not installed by default. - View Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-025 - View Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 980858 - Visit Microsoft Corporation