[NT] Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (MS04-025)

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Date: 08/03/04

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      Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (MS04-025)
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    SUMMARY

    The cumulative update for Internet Explorer resovles three new
    vulnerabilities, all of which enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code
    on a target system. The first vulnerability deals with cross-domain
    attacks while the other two are caused by mishandling of the BMP and GIF
    file formats.

    DETAILS

    Affected Software:
     * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6a
     * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a
     * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6
     * Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service
    Pack 3, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
     * Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
     * Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1
     * Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
     * Microsoft Windows Server 2003
     * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition
     * Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and
    Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me). Review the FAQ section of this
    bulletin for details about these operating systems.

    Affected Components:
     * Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 2 -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=507E71EF-076B-43C4-8028-E91FCFAB252B&displaylang=en> Download the update
     * Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3 -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=7AA6F31D-7350-43F8-B72E-ED9D62577A60&displaylang=en> Download the update
     * Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=862E6914-821A-4C51-985B-C3958FAD3D4C&displaylang=en> Download the update
     * Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=E458480C-93F6-454A-A663-FC187C18CD9B&displaylang=en> Download the update
     * Internet Explorer 6 -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=4C2F8A40-1B88-4F93-98B1-1619DCFD7273&displaylang=en> Download the update
     * Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=06F49985-F19F-4B50-A75F-7636D8BEE576&displaylang=en> Download the update
     * Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (64-Bit Edition) -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=FCDA580D-9E3B-4B44-BD65-C8D37A0DD62D&displaylang=en> Download the update
     * Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D86262D9-C66A-4608-8DBE-2492B4AFBC3B&displaylang=en> Download the update
     * Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 (64-Bit Edition) -
    <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=1AA8F5A9-71D3-48F7-BB32-F8A4D36C5FB9&displaylang=en> Download the update

    CVE Information:
     <http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0549>
    CAN-2004-0549
     <http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0566>
    CAN-2004-0566
     <http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2003-1048>
    CAN-2003-1048

    Navigation Method Cross-Domain Vulnerability
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer because
    of the way that it handles navigation methods. An attacker could exploit
    the vulnerability by constructing a malicious web page that could
    potentially allow remote code execution if a user visited a malicious Web
    site. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run
    malicious script code in the Local Machine security zone in Internet
    Explorer. If a user is logged on with administrative privileges, this
    could allow the attacker to take complete control of an affected system.

    Mitigating Factors for Navigation Method Cross-Domain Vulnerability
     * In a Web-based attack scenario, an attacker would have to host a Web
    site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit this vulnerability.
    An attacker would have no way to force users to visit a malicious Web
    site. Instead, an attacker would have to persuade them to visit the Web
    site, typically by getting them to click a link that takes them to the
    attacker's site.

     * An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain
    the same privileges as the user. Users whose accounts are configured to
    have fewer privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who
    operate with administrative privileges.

     * Customers who have installed both the update referenced in Microsoft
    Security Bulletin <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30585> MS04-024
    and have installed the ADODB.Stream update that is referenced in Knowledge
    Base Article <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=870669>
    870669 will be at a reduced risk of this vulnerability resulting in remote
    code execution.

     * By default, Outlook Express 6, Outlook 2002, and Outlook 2003 open HTML
    e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone. Additionally, Outlook 98 and
    Outlook 2000 open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone if the
     <http://www.microsoft.com/office/outlook/evaluation/security.asp> Outlook
    E-mail Security Update has been installed. Outlook Express 5.5 Service
    Pack 2 opens HTML e-mail in the Restricted sites zone if Microsoft
    Security Bulletin <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=19527> MS04-018
    has been installed. The Restricted sites zone helps reduce attacks that
    could attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

    The risk of attack from the HTML e-mail vector can be significantly
    reduced if you meet all the following conditions:
       * Apply the update that is included with Microsoft Security Bulletin
    <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-040.mspx>
    MS03-040 or a later Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer.
       * Use Outlook Express 5.5 Service Pack 2 or later and have applied the
    update that is included with Microsoft Security Bulletin
    <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=19527> MS04-018 or a later
    Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express.
       * Use Microsoft Outlook 98 and Outlook 2000 with the Microsoft Outlook
    E-mail Security Update installed
       * Use Microsoft Outlook Express 6 or later or Microsoft Outlook 2000
    Service Pack 2 or later in their default configuration.

     * By default, Internet Explorer on Windows Server 2003 runs in a
    restricted mode that is known as Enhanced Security Configuration that
    mitigates this vulnerability. See the FAQ section for this vulnerability
    for more information about Internet Explorer Enhanced Security
    Configuration.

    Workarounds for Navigation Method Cross-Domain Vulnerability
     * Set Internet and Local Intranet security zone settings to High to
    prompt before running ActiveX control and Active scripting in the Internet
    zone and Local Intranet zone. You can help protect against these
    vulnerabilities by changing your settings for the Internet security zone
    to prompt before running ActiveX controls and Active scripting. To do
    this, follow these steps:
       * In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu.
       * Click the Security tab.
       * Click Internet, and click Custom Level.
       * Under Settings, in the ActiveX controls and plug-ins section, under
    Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins, click Prompt.
       * In the Scripting section, under Active Scripting, click Prompt, and
    then click OK.
       * Click Local intranet, and then click Custom Level.
       * Under Settings, in the ActiveX controls and plug-ins section, under
    Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins, click Prompt.
       * In the Scripting section, under Active Scripting, click Prompt.
       * Click OK two times to return to Internet Explorer.

      Impact of wordaround: There are side effects to prompting before running
    ActiveX controls. Many Web sites that are on the Internet or on an
    intranet use ActiveX to provide additional functionality. Prompting before
    running ActiveX controls is a global setting that affects all Internet and
    intranet sites. You will be prompted frequently when you enable this
    workaround.

     * Restrict Web sites to only your trusted Web sites
    After you set Internet Explorer to require a prompt before it runs ActiveX
    controls and active scripting in the Internet zone and in the Local
    Intranet zone, you can add sites that you trust to Internet Explorer's
    Trusted sites zone. This will allow you to continue to use trusted Web
    sites exactly as you do today, while helping to protect you from this
    attack on untrusted sites. Microsoft recommends that you only add sites
    that you trust to the Trusted sites zone.

    To do this follow these steps:
       * In Internet Explorer, click Tools, click Internet Options, and then
    click the Security tab.
       * In the Select a Web content zone to specify its current security
    settings box, click Trusted Sites, and then click Sites.
       * If you want to add sites that do not require an encrypted channel,
    click to clear the Require server verification (https:) for all sites in
    this zone check box.
       * In the Add this Web site to the zone box, type the URL of a site that
    you trust, and then click Add.
       * Repeat these steps for each site that you want to add to the zone.
       * Click OK two times to accept the changes and return to Internet
    Explorer.

    Add any sites that you trust not to take malicious action on your
    computer. One in particular that you may want to add is
    "*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com" (without the quotes). This is the site
    that will host the update, and it requires the use of an ActiveX control
    to install the update.

     * Strengthen the security settings for the Local Machine zone in Internet
    Explorer
    Because this vulnerability permits an attacker to run HTML code in the
    Local Machine security zone, users can reduce the impact of this
    vulnerability by restricting the default settings in this zone. For more
    information about these settings, and for more information about the
    potential impacts of changing these default settings, see Microsoft
    Knowledge Base Article
    <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;833633> 833633.

    Impact of Workaround: If you make these changes, you may lose some
    functionality for some Windows programs and components.

     * Install Outlook
    <http://www.microsoft.com/office/previous/outlook/2002security.asp> E-mail
    Security Update if you are using Outlook 2000 SP1 or earlier.
    By default, Outlook Express 6, Outlook 2002, and Outlook 2003 open HTML
    e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone. Additionally, Outlook 98 and
    Outlook 2000 open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone if the
     <http://www.microsoft.com/office/outlook/evaluation/security.asp> Outlook
    E-mail Security Update has been installed.

    Customers who use any of these products could be at a reduced risk from an
    e-mail-borne attack that tries to exploit this vulnerability unless the
    user clicks a malicious link in the e-mail message.

     * Install Microsoft Security Bulletin
    <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=19527> MS04-018 if you are using
    Outlook Express 5.5 SP2.
    Outlook Express 5.5 Service Pack 2 opens HTML e-mail in the Restricted
    sites zone if Microsoft Security Bulletin
    <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=19527> MS04-018 has been
    installed.

    Customers who use any of these products could be at a reduced risk from an
    e-mail-borne attack that tries to exploit this vulnerability unless the
    user clicks a malicious link in the e-mail message.

     * Read e-mail messages in plain text format if you are using Outlook 2002
    or later, or Outlook Express 6 SP1 or later, to help protect yourself from
    the HTML e-mail attack vector.
    Microsoft Outlook 2002 users who have applied Office XP Service Pack 1 or
    later and Microsoft Outlook Express 6 users who have applied Internet
    Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 can enable this setting and view e-mail messages
    that are not digitally signed or e-mail messages that are not encrypted in
    plain text only.

    Digitally signed e-mail messages or encrypted e-mail messages are not
    affected by the setting and may be read in their original formats. For
    more information about enabling this setting in Outlook 2002, see
    Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
    <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307594> 307594.
    For information about this setting in Outlook Express 6, see Microsoft
    Knowledge Base Article <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=291387>
    291387.

    Malformed BMP File Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
    A buffer overrun vulnerability exists in the processing of BMP image file
    formats that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. If
    the user is logged on with administrative privileges an attacker who
    successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of
    the affected system. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer
    privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who operate with
    administrative privileges.

    Mitigating Factors for Malformed BMP File Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
     * In a Web-based attack scenario, an attacker would have to host a Web
    site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit this vulnerability.
    An attacker would have no way to force users to visit a malicious Web
    site. Instead, an attacker would have to persuade them to visit the Web
    site, typically by getting them to click a link that takes them to the
    attacker's site.

     * An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain
    the same privileges as the user. Users whose accounts are configured to
    have fewer privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who
    operate with administrative privileges.

    Workarounds for Malformed BMP File Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
     * Read e-mail messages in plain text format if you are using Outlook 2002
    or later, or Outlook Express 6 SP1 or later, to help protect yourself from
    the HTML e-mail attack vector.
    Microsoft Outlook 2002 users who have applied Office XP Service Pack 1 or
    later and Microsoft Outlook Express 6 users who have applied Internet
    Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 can enable this setting and view e-mail messages
    that are not digitally signed or e-mail messages that are not encrypted in
    plain text only.

    Digitally signed e-mail messages or encrypted e-mail messages are not
    affected by the setting and may be read in their original formats. For
    more information about enabling this setting in Outlook 2002, see
    Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
    <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307594> 307594.

    For information about this setting in Outlook Express 6, see Microsoft
    Knowledge Base Article <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=291387>
    291387.

    Malformed GIF File Double Free Vulnerability
    A buffer overrun vulnerability exists in the processing of GIF image file
    formats that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. If
    the user is logged on with administrative privileges, an attacker who
    successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of
    the affected system. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer
    privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who operate with
    administrative privileges.

    Mitigating Factors for Malformed GIF File Double Free Vulnerability
     * In a Web-based attack scenario, an attacker would have to host a Web
    site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit this vulnerability.
    An attacker would have no way to force users to visit a malicious Web
    site. Instead, an attacker would have to persuade them to visit the Web
    site, typically by getting them to click a link that takes them to the
    attacker's site.

     * An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain
    the same privileges as the user. Users whose accounts are configured to
    have fewer privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who
    operate with administrative privileges.

     * Because of the unique layout of the memory structures on each affected
    system, exploiting this vulnerability on a mass scale could potentially be
    difficult.

    Workarounds for Malformed GIF File Double Free Vulnerability
    The same workaround present for the BMP buffer overrun can be used for
    this vulnerability. See the above section for more details.

    Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security update
    Why is this update being re-released ?
    Subsequent to the release of MS04-025, Microsoft was made aware that the
    update provided for Windows XP customers running the new version of
    Windows Update, Windows Update Version 5, did not contain the proper fixes
    for the vulnerabilities discussed in the security bulletin. Microsoft has
    corrected the update and is re-releasing the bulletin to advise of the
    availability of the revised update. Customers who are running Windows
    Update Version 5 who have automatic updates enabled need take no action,
    as the revised update will be delivered automatically. Customers who
    manually utilize Windows Update and are running Windows Update Version 5
    need to revisit the Windows Update site and download the revised update at
    http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

    How do I know if I m running Windows Update Version 5 ?
    Customers can verify if they are using Windows Update Version 5 by looking
    for the Express Install arrow on the Windows Update home page. If you see
    the Express Install arrow on the home page you have version 5 installed.
    If you see the Express Install arrow, click on the link and the new
    update will be offered to you. If you do not have an Express Install
    link in the Windows Update page, then you are not running version 5 and
    are not affected.

    What is Windows Update Version 5 ?
    Windows Update Version 5 is the newest version of the Windows Update
    service that began rolling out to customers this week. There are several
    enhancements in Windows Update Version 5 that will not only help users
    keep their PCs secure but will improve ease of use and discoverability of
    the site. The site now offers two easy-to-use installation options
    Express and Custom -- to quickly find the updates that best meet a
    customer s need. WU and AU are now both optimized for dial up and low
    bandwidth users. For instance, if a customer loses Internet connectivity,
    the download will pick up where it left off in the last download session.
    A new homepage design and navigation taxonomy also make Windows Update
    easier to navigate and provide better integration with related customer
    offerings such as Automatic Update.

    I'm not on Windows Update Version 5. How do I get it ?
    If you re on Windows XP and have Automatic Updates turned on, you will
    receive Windows Update Version 5 automatically in the next few weeks. If
    you don t have Automatic Updates turned on, you will be upgraded to
    Windows Update Version 5 when you visit the Windows Update site after the
    initial rollout to users with Automatic Updates is complete. This is
    expected to take another few weeks.

    I use Software Update Services (SUS) to deploy my security updates. Do I
    need to re-deploy this update ?
    No. While SUS does leverage Windows Update technology to help deploy
    security updates, SUS does not use Windows Update Version 5 and is not
    impacted by this re-release.

    I use Systems Management Services (SMS)to deploy my security updates. Do I
    need to re-deploy this update ?
    No. This problem specifically affects Windows Update Version 5 and does
    not affect customers using SMS at all.

    Why does this update address several reported security vulnerabilities ?
    This update contains support for several vulnerabilities because the
    modifications that are required to address these issues are located in
    related files. Instead of having to install several updates that are
    almost the same, customers can install only this update.

    What updates does this release replace ?
    This is a cumulative update that includes the functionality of all the
    previously released updates for Internet Explorer.

    I've received a hotfix from Microsoft or my support provider since the
    release of <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=824684> MS04-004. Is that
    hotfix included in this Security Update ?
    No. For all operating systems besides Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or
    Microsoft Windows 64-Bit Edition Version 2003, most hotfixes created after
    MS04-004 are not included in this security update. Installing this
    security update will remove these hotfixes from the system. An
    <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=824684> update rollup is available
    that contains these hotfixes as well as fixes for all the security issues
    addressed in this update. For more information on what hotfixes are not
    included in this security update but that are included in the update
    rollup, as well as instructions on how to obtain and deploy the update
    rollup, contact your Microsoft support provider or review Microsoft
    Knowledge Base Article <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=871260>
    871260.

    I've installed a publicly available Update for Internet Explorer since the
    release of MS04-004. Is this update included in this Security Update ?
    Yes, the publicly available updates for Internet Explorer released since
    MS04-004 are included in this security update. This includes the following
    updates:
     * The update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 provided with
    Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
    <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831167> 831167 entitled "You cannot
    log on to a Web site or complete an Internet transaction, or you receive
    an HTTP 500 (Internal Server Error) Web page"
     * The update for Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 provided with
    Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
    <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=837209> 837209 entitled An HTTPS Web
    page does not download completely in Internet Explorer 5.5
     * The update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 provided
    with Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
    <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=839571> 839571 entitled "Connections
    do not use LAN automatic configuration and proxy settings in Windows
    Server 2003"
     * The update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 provided
    with Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
    <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=817786> 817786 entitled "An Access
    Violation Occurs When You Refresh a Web Page in Internet Explorer"

    I m running Windows XP Service Pack 1 and have received the hotfix
    associated with Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 840309 from my Premier
    Support professional. What should I do before I apply this update ?
    Customers who have installed this hotfix may experience problems with
    their desktop startup after installing this update. Microsoft Knowledge
    Base Article <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=840309> 840309 has been
    updated with workarounds to avoid these symptoms.

    Does this update contain any other security changes ?
    Yes. This update contains two additional security changes. The update
    refines a change made in Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1, which
    prevents web pages in the Internet zone from navigating to the Local
    Machine zone. This change was introduced to mitigate the effects of
    potential new cross domain vulnerabilities. The changes introduced in this
    update are further enhancements of the Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
    restrictions. The update also further enforces the cross domain security
    model in Internet Explorer. This change is further documented in Microsoft
    Knowledge Base Article <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=875345>
    875345.

    How does the extended support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition,
    and Windows Millennium Edition affect the release of security updates for
    these operating systems ?
    Microsoft will only release security updates for critical security issues.
    Non-critical security issues are not offered during this support period.
    For more information about the Microsoft Support Lifecycle policies for
    these operating systems, visit the following
    <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=LifeAn1> Web site.

    For more information about severity ratings, visit the following
    <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21140> Web site.

    Are Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows Millennium Edition
    critically affected by any of the vulnerabilities that are addressed in
    this security bulletin ?
    Yes. Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition
    are critically affected by this vulnerability. Critical security updates
    for these platforms may not be available concurrently with the other
    security updates provided as part of this security bulletin. They will be
    made available as soon as possible following the release. When these
    security updates are available, you will be able to download them only
    from the <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21130> Windows Update
    Web site. For more information about severity ratings, visit the following
     <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21140> Web site.

    I'm still using Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Service Pack 6a or
    Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, but extended security update support ended on
    June 30, 2004. However, this bulletin has a security update for these
    operating system versions. Why is that ?
    Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Service Pack 6a and Windows 2000 Service Pack 2
    have reached the end of their life cycles as previously documented, and
    Microsoft extended this support to June 30, 2004. However, the end-of-life
    for the extended support period occurred very recently. In this case, the
    majority of the steps that are required to address this vulnerability were
    completed before June 30, 2004. Therefore, we have decided to release
    security updates for these operating system versions as part of this
    security bulletin. We do not anticipate doing this for future
    vulnerabilities affecting these operating system versions, but we reserve
    the right to produce updates and to make these updates available when
    necessary.

    It should be a priority for customers who have these operating system
    versions to migrate to supported versions to prevent potential exposure to
    future vulnerabilities. For more information about the Windows Product
    Life Cycle, visit the following
    <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21742> Microsoft Support Lifecycle
    Web site. For more information about the extended security update support
    period for these operating system versions, visit the following
    <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;%5bLN%5d;LifeAnOct2003>
    Microsoft Product Support Services Web site.

    Customers who require additional support for Windows NT Workstation 4.0
    SP6a must contact their Microsoft account team representative, their
    Technical Account Manager, or the appropriate Microsoft partner
    representative for custom support options. Customers without an Alliance,
    Premier, or Authorized Contract can contact their local Microsoft sales
    office. For contact information, visit the
    <http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/> Microsoft Worldwide Information Web
    site, select the country, and then click Go to see a list of phone
    numbers. When you call, ask to speak with the local Premier Support sales
    manager.

    Can I use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to determine if
    this update is required ?
    Yes. MBSA will determine if this update is required. For more information
    about MBSA, visit the <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21134> MBSA
    Web site.
    Note: After April 20, 2004, the Mssecure.xml file that is used by MBSA
    1.1.1 and earlier versions is no longer being updated with new security
    bulletin data. Therefore, scans that are performed after that date with
    MBSA 1.1.1 or earlier will be incomplete. All users should upgrade to MBSA
    1.2 because it provides more accurate security update detection and
    supports additional products. Users can download MBSA 1.2 from the MBSA
    Web site. For more information about MBSA support, visit the following
    Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2 Q&A Web site.

    Can I use Systems Management Server (SMS) to determine if this update is
    required ?
    Yes. SMS can help detect and deploy this security update. For information
    about SMS, visit the <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21158> SMS
    Web site.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    The information has been provided by Microsoft Product Security.
    The original article can be found at:
    <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-025.mspx>
    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-025.mspx

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