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AusCERT Update AU-2006.0034 - [Win]
Patch released for Microsoft Internet Explorer VML buffer overflow
vulnerability
27 September 2006

        AusCERT Update Summary
        ----------------------

Product:              Microsoft Internet Explorer
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2006-3866

Ref:                  AL-2006.0082
                      AL-2006.0081

Original Bulletin:
    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-055.mspx

Microsoft has released a patch [1] to the Internet Explorer VML buffer
overflow vulnerability reported in AusCERT Alert AL-2006.0081 [2].

As this vulnerability has been actively exploited [3], AusCERT recommends
Windows users apply the patch as soon as possible through Windows Update [4]
or Microsoft Update [5].

REFERENCES

        [1] Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-055
            http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS06-055.mspx

        [2] AusCERT Alert AL-2006.0081
            http://www.auscert.org.au/6758

        [3] AusCERT Alert AL-2006.0082
            http://www.auscert.org.au/6771

        [4] Windows Update
            http://www.windowsupdate.com

        [5] Microsoft Update
            http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile:      (07) 3365 7031
Telephone:      (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
                AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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