Security Bulletin

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-100 - Critical

Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2638420)

Published: December 29, 2011 | Updated: July 10, 2012

Version: 1.6

General Information

Executive Summary

This security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability and three privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft .NET Framework. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an unauthenticated attacker sends a specially crafted web request to the target site. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take any action in the context of an existing account on the ASP.NET site, including executing arbitrary commands. In order to exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must be able to register an account on the ASP.NET site, and must know an existing user name.

This security update is rated Critical for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, and Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported editions of Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.

The security update addresses the vulnerabilities by correcting how the .NET Framework handles specially crafted requests, and how the ASP.NET Framework authenticates users and handles cached content. For more information about the vulnerabilities, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.

This security update also addresses the vulnerability first described in Microsoft Security Advisory 2659883.

Recommendation. The majority of customers have automatic updating enabled and will not need to take any action because this security update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Customers who have not enabled automatic updating need to check for updates and install this update manually. For information about specific configuration options in automatic updating, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 294871.

For administrators and enterprise installations, or end users who want to install this security update manually, Microsoft recommends that customers consider applying the security update using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.

See also the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, later in this bulletin.

Known Issues. Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638420 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when installing this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues.

Affected and Non-Affected Software

The following software have been tested to determine which versions or editions are affected. Other versions or editions are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

Affected Software

Operating System Component Maximum Security Impact Aggregate Severity Rating Bulletins Replaced by this Update
Windows XP
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656352) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2418241 in MS10-070 and KB982167 in Security Advisory 973811 replaced by KB2656352 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656352) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2418241 in MS10-070 and KB982167 in 973811 replaced by KB2656352 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656358) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656352) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2416451 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656358 KB2418241 in MS10-070 and KB982167 in Security Advisory 973811 replaced by KB2656352 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656352) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2418241 in MS10-070 and KB982167 in 973811 replaced by KB2656352 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656352) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2418241 in MS10-070 and KB982167 in Security Advisory 973811 replaced by KB2656352 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656362) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2416470 in MS10-070 and KB982533 in Security Advisory 973811 replaced by KB2656362 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656362) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2416470 in MS10-070 and KB982533 in 973811 replaced by KB2656362 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1** (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2** (KB2656362) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1** (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4**[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2416470 in MS10-070 and KB982533 in Security Advisory 973811 replaced by KB2656362 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1** (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2** (KB2656362) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1** (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4**[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2416470 in MS10-070 and KB982533 in Security Advisory 973811 replaced by KB2656362 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353) Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656362) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (KB2657424) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2572067 in MS11-078 replaced by KB2656353 KB2416470 in MS10-070 and KB982533 in 973811 replaced by KB2656362 KB2416473 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2657424 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows 7
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 (KB2656355) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2416471 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656355 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 (KB2656356) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical No bulletin replaced by KB2656356 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 (KB2656355) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2416471 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656355 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 (KB2656356) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical No bulletin replaced by KB2656356 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1* (KB2656355) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2416471 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656355 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1* (KB2656356) Microsoft .NET Framework 4*[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical No bulletin replaced by KB2656356 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 (KB2656355) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical KB2416471 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656355 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 (KB2656356) Microsoft .NET Framework 4[1](KB2656351) Elevation of Privilege Critical No bulletin replaced by KB2656356 KB2416472 in MS10-070 replaced by KB2656351

*Server Core installation affected. This update applies, with the same severity rating, to supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, whether or not installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see the TechNet articles, Managing a Server Core Installation and Servicing a Server Core Installation. Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; see Compare Server Core Installation Options.

**Server Core installation not affected. The vulnerabilities addressed by this update do not affect supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, when installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see the TechNet articles, Managing a Server Core Installation and Servicing a Server Core Installation. Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; see Compare Server Core Installation Options.

[1].NET Framework 4 and .NET Framework 4 Client Profile affected. The .NET Framework version 4 redistributable packages are available in two profiles: .NET Framework 4 and .NET Framework 4 Client Profile. .NET Framework 4 Client Profile is a subset of .NET Framework 4. The vulnerability addressed in this update affects both .NET Framework 4 and .NET Framework 4 Client Profile. For more information, see the MSDN article, Installing the .NET Framework.

Why was this bulletin revised on May22, 2012?
Microsoft revised this bulletin to announce a detection change for KB2656352 for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 to correct an installation issue. This is a detection change only. There were no changes to the security update files. Customers who have already successfully updated their systems do not need to take any action.

Is this bulletin related to MS12-035, Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2693777)?
Yes. KB2656353, offered in this bulletin, also addresses CVE-2012-0160 and CVE-2012-0161, which are documented in MS12-035.

Are Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows Developer Previewaffected by this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability was reported after the release of the Windows Developer Preview. Customers running the Developer Preview software are encouraged to download and apply the update to their systems. For more information, including Microsoft Download Center links, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles:

Affected Software Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Developer Preview Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2656360
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows Developer Preview Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2656354

Security updates are available from Microsoft Update and Windows Update.

Does this update contain any security-related changes to functionality?
Yes. In addition to the changes that are listed in the Vulnerability Information section of this bulletin, this update includes functional changes to the ASP.NET framework. The update limits the maximum number of form keys, files, and JSON members to 1000 in a request. This change results in ASP.NET applications rejecting requests having greater than 1000 of such elements. Clients making requests of these types will be denied and will see an error message in their browsers (typically an error 500). This limit can be configured per application. Please see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2661403.

The update also changes the format of forms authentication tickets in a way that could be incompatible with the older version of forms authentication tickets. For example, after installing this update, in web farm environments where some servers are updated while others are not, there may be the case where the updated servers could generate forms authentication tickets that are incompatible on non-updated servers. Please see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2661404.

Where are the file information details?
Refer to the reference tables in the Security Update Deployment section for the location of the file information details.

How do I determine which version of the Microsoft .NET Framework is installed?
You can install and run multiple versions of the .NET Framework on a system, and you can install the versions in any order. There are several ways to determine which versions of the .NET Framework are currently installed. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 318785.

What is the difference between .NET Framework 4 and .NET Framework 4 Client Profile?
The .NET Framework version 4 redistributable packages are available in two profiles: .NET Framework 4 and .NET Framework 4 Client Profile. The .NET Framework 4 Client Profile is a subset of the .NET Framework 4 profile that is optimized for client applications. It provides functionality for most client applications, including Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Forms, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and ClickOnce features. This enables faster deployment and a smaller install package for applications that target the .NET Framework 4 Client Profile. For more information, see the MSDN article, .NET Framework Client Profile.

There are two updates listed for the version of the Microsoft .NET Framework installed on my system. Do I need to install both updates?
Yes. Customers should apply all updates offered for the software installed on their systems.

Do I need to install these security updates in a particular sequence?
No. Multiple updates for one version of the .NET Framework can be applied in any sequence. We recommend that multiple updates for different versions of the .NET Framework be applied in sequence from lowest version number to highest, however that sequence is not required.

I have .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 installed; this version is not listed among the affected software in this bulletin. Do I need to install an update?
This bulletin describes a vulnerability in the .NET Framework 2.0 feature layer and the .NET Framework 4. The .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 installer chains in the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 setup, so installing the former also installs the latter. Therefore, customers who have the .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 installed need to install security updates for the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2.

I have .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 installed. Do I need to install any additional updates?
This bulletin describes a vulnerability in the .NET Framework 2.0 feature layer and the .NET Framework 4. The .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 installer chains in both the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 setup and the .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 setup. Therefore, customers who have the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 installed also need to install security updates for the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2.

I am using an older release of the software discussed in this security bulletin. What should I do?
The affected software listed in this bulletin have been tested to determine which releases are affected. Other releases are past their support life cycle. For more information about the product life cycle, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle website.

It should be a priority for customers who have older releases of the software to migrate to supported releases to prevent potential exposure to vulnerabilities. To determine the support life cycle for your software release, see Select a Product for Lifecycle Information. For more information about service packs for these software releases, see Service Pack Lifecycle Support Policy.

Customers who require custom support for older software 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 Microsoft Worldwide Information website, select the country in the Contact Information list, and then click Go to see a list of telephone numbers. When you call, ask to speak with the local Premier Support sales manager. For more information, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ.

Vulnerability Information

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

The following severity ratings assume the potential maximum impact of the vulnerability. For information regarding the likelihood, within 30 days of this security bulletin's release, of the exploitability of the vulnerability in relation to its severity rating and security impact, please see the Exploitability Index in the December bulletin summary. For more information, see Microsoft Exploitability Index.

Affected Software Collisions in HashTable May Cause DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3414 Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3415 ASP.Net Forms Authentication Bypass Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3416 ASP.NET Forms Authentication Ticket Caching Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3417 Aggregate Severity Rating
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 3 Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2* Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2* Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Not applicable Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 3 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2** Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2** Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 3 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2** Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2** Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1* Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows XP Service Pack 3[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2**[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2**[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1*[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1[1] Important  Denial of Service Moderate  Spoofing Critical  Elevation of Privilege Important  Elevation of Privilege Critical

*Server Core installation affected. This update applies, with the same severity rating, to supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, whether or not installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see the TechNet articles, Managing a Server Core Installation and Servicing a Server Core Installation. Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; see Compare Server Core Installation Options.

**Server Core installation not affected. The vulnerabilities addressed by this update do not affect supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, when installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see the TechNet articles, Managing a Server Core Installation and Servicing a Server Core Installation. Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; see Compare Server Core Installation Options.

[1].NET Framework 4 and .NET Framework 4 Client Profile affected. The .NET Framework version 4 redistributable packages are available in two profiles: .NET Framework 4 and .NET Framework 4 Client Profile. .NET Framework 4 Client Profile is a subset of the .NET Framework 4. The vulnerability addressed in this update affects both the .NET Framework 4 and the .NET Framework 4 Client Profile. For more information, see the MSDN article, Installing the .NET Framework.

Collisions in HashTable May Cause DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3414

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the way that ASP.NET Framework handles specially crafted requests, causing a hash collision. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could send a small number of specially crafted requests to an ASP.NET server, causing performance to degrade significantly enough to cause a denial of service condition.

To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2011-3414.

Mitigating Factors for Collisions in HashTable May Cause DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3414

Mitigation refers to a setting, common configuration, or general best-practice, existing in a default state, that could reduce the severity of exploitation of a vulnerability. The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:

  • By default, IIS is not enabled on any Windows operating system
  • Sites that disallow application/x-www-form-urlencoded or multipart/form-data HTTP content types are not vulnerable
  • By default, ASP.NET is not installed when .NET Framework is installed. Only customers who manually install and enable ASP.NET are likely to be vulnerable to this issue.

Workarounds for Collisions in HashTable May Cause DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3414

Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality:

  • Configuration-based workaround

    The following workaround configures the limit of the maximum request size that ASP.NET will accept from a client. Decreasing the maximum request size will decrease the susceptibility of the ASP.NET server to a denial of service attack.

    Note: Please back up your configuration before you make any changes to it.

    This configuration value can be applied globally to all ASP.NET sites on a server by adding the entry to root web.config or applicationhost.config. Alternatively, this configuration can be restricted to a particular site or application by adding it to a web.config file for the particular site or application. For more information on ASP.NET configuration, please reference the MSDN article ASP.NET Configuration Overview.

    1. If your application uses ViewState, add the following configuration in the appropriate ASP.NET configuration file to limit the maximum request size that ASP.NET will accept from a client to 200 KB.

      <configuration>
      

<system.web> <httpruntime maxrequestlength="200” /> </system.web> </configuration> ```

2.  If your application does not use ASP.NET ViewState, add the following configuration in the appropriate ASP.NET configuration file to limit the maximum request size that ASP.NET will accept from a client to 20 KB.

    ```
    &lt;configuration&gt;
        &lt;system.web&gt;
        &lt;httpRuntime maxRequestLength=">

</system.web> ```

2.  If your application does not use ASP.NET ViewState, add the following configuration in the appropriate ASP.NET configuration file to limit the maximum request size that ASP.NET will accept from a client to 20 KB.

    ```
    <configuration>

<system.web> <httpruntime maxrequestlength="20” /> </system.web> </configuration> ```

For more information on the maxRequestLength configuration option, please refer to MSDN documentation on the [httpRuntime Element](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/e1f13641.aspx).

**Note:** Increasing the default HTTP querystring and request header size limits will increase the susceptibility of the server to the denial of service issue being described in this advisory. For more information about how to set these limits, see [Http.sys registry settings for IIS](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/820129).

**Impact of workaround:** Client requests that exceed the configured maxRequestLength will result in a ConfigurationErrorsException thrown on the server-side and an http error status returned to the client. The limits configured previously should be used as a baseline and can be adjusted to avoid application failures. Configuring the maxRequestLength value with a smaller value also reduces the server’s susceptibility to this particular denial of service. Applications that accept client file uploads and those that generate a large viewstate are examples of applications that may be impacted by this workaround.

After you apply this workaround, the following client request failure may appear in Application event log.

```
    Event code: 3004
    Event message: Post size exceeded allowed limits.
     Exception information:
          Exception type: HttpException     
          Exception message: Maximum request length exceeded.   
    at System.Web.HttpRequest.GetEntireRawContent()   
    at System.Web.HttpRequest.FillInFormCollection()   
    at System.Web.HttpRequest.get_Form()   
    at System.Web.HttpRequest.get_HasForm()   
    at System.Web.UI.Page.GetCollectionBasedOnMethod(Boolean dontReturnNull)   
    at System.Web.UI.Page.DeterminePostBackMode()  
    at System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain(Boolean includeStagesBeforeAsyncPoint, Boolean includeStagesAfterAsyncPoint)
```

Alternatively, the request failure may result in the following entry in an IIS log file.

```
    #Fields: s-ip cs-method cs-uri-stem cs-uri-query s-port cs-username c-ip cs(User-Agent) sc-status sc-substatus sc-win32-status time-taken
```     

``` 
    127.0.0.1 POST /webSite/Default.aspx - 80 - 127.0.0.1 - 500 0 0 1268
```

**Removing workaround:** To undo the workaround, remove the configuration sections that were added in this workaround or revert to a backup of the configuration before the workarounds.

FAQ for Collisions in HashTable May Cause DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3414

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is a denial of service vulnerability. This vulnerability allows for an unauthenticated attacker to degrade the performance of an ASP.NET site creating a denial of service condition.

What causes the vulnerability?
The vulnerability exists because of the way that ASP.NET hashes specially crafted requests and inserts that data into a hash table causing a hash collision. When many of these collisions are chained together, the performance of the hash table is greatly degraded leading to the denial of service condition.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause a denial of service attack and disrupt the availability of sites that use ASP.NET.

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker could send a small number of specially crafted ASP.NET requests to an affected ASP.NET site, causing a denial of service condition.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Internet-facing systems with ASP.NET installed are primarily at risk from this vulnerability. In addition, internal websites that use ASP.NET forms authentication can be at risk from this vulnerability.

What does the update do?
The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework handles specially crafted requests.

When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
Yes. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. It has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposure number CVE-2011-3414.

When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.

Is this an industry problem?
Attacks targeting this kind of vulnerability are generically known as hash collision attacks. Attacks such as these are not specific to Microsoft technologies and affect other web service software providers. Customers should contact their web platform vendors for guidance or updates.

Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3415

A spoofing vulnerability exists in the way that .NET Framework verifies return URLs during the forms authentication process. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability would be able to redirect a user to a website of the attacker's choosing without the user's knowledge. The attacker could then perform a phishing attack to gain information from the user they did not intend to disclose. This vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights directly, but it could be used to further compromise user information intended to remain private.

To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2011-3415.

Mitigating Factors for Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3415

Mitigation refers to a setting, common configuration, or general best-practice, existing in a default state, that could reduce the severity of exploitation of a vulnerability. The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:

  • This vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights directly, but it could be used to produce information that could be used to try to further compromise user information.
  • By default, installing ASP.NET does not enable Forms Authentication. It has to be explicitly configured per-application to be enabled.
  • By default, IIS is not installed.
  • By default, ASP.NET is not installed when .NET Framework is installed. Only customers who manually install and enable ASP.NET are likely to be vulnerable to this issue.
  • The attacker would have to convince the user to click a link in order to exploit the vulnerability.

Workarounds for Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3415

Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality:

  • Disable Forms Authentication in web.config
    1. Open the application or global web.config file after taking a backup copy

    2. Set the authentication mode to either Windows, Passport or None.

      &lt;system.web&gt;
      
          &lt;authentication mode=">
      

</system.web> ```

For more information on the maxRequestLength configuration option, please refer to MSDN documentation on the [httpRuntime Element](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/e1f13641.aspx).

**Note:** Increasing the default HTTP querystring and request header size limits will increase the susceptibility of the server to the denial of service issue being described in this advisory. For more information about how to set these limits, see [Http.sys registry settings for IIS](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/820129).

**Impact of workaround:** Client requests that exceed the configured maxRequestLength will result in a ConfigurationErrorsException thrown on the server-side and an http error status returned to the client. The limits configured previously should be used as a baseline and can be adjusted to avoid application failures. Configuring the maxRequestLength value with a smaller value also reduces the server’s susceptibility to this particular denial of service. Applications that accept client file uploads and those that generate a large viewstate are examples of applications that may be impacted by this workaround.

After you apply this workaround, the following client request failure may appear in Application event log.

```
    Event code: 3004
    Event message: Post size exceeded allowed limits.
     Exception information:
          Exception type: HttpException     
          Exception message: Maximum request length exceeded.   
    at System.Web.HttpRequest.GetEntireRawContent()   
    at System.Web.HttpRequest.FillInFormCollection()   
    at System.Web.HttpRequest.get_Form()   
    at System.Web.HttpRequest.get_HasForm()   
    at System.Web.UI.Page.GetCollectionBasedOnMethod(Boolean dontReturnNull)   
    at System.Web.UI.Page.DeterminePostBackMode()  
    at System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain(Boolean includeStagesBeforeAsyncPoint, Boolean includeStagesAfterAsyncPoint)
```

Alternatively, the request failure may result in the following entry in an IIS log file.

```
    #Fields: s-ip cs-method cs-uri-stem cs-uri-query s-port cs-username c-ip cs(User-Agent) sc-status sc-substatus sc-win32-status time-taken
```     

``` 
    127.0.0.1 POST /webSite/Default.aspx - 80 - 127.0.0.1 - 500 0 0 1268
```

**Removing workaround:** To undo the workaround, remove the configuration sections that were added in this workaround or revert to a backup of the configuration before the workarounds.

FAQ for Collisions in HashTable May Cause DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3414

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is a denial of service vulnerability. This vulnerability allows for an unauthenticated attacker to degrade the performance of an ASP.NET site creating a denial of service condition.

What causes the vulnerability?
The vulnerability exists because of the way that ASP.NET hashes specially crafted requests and inserts that data into a hash table causing a hash collision. When many of these collisions are chained together, the performance of the hash table is greatly degraded leading to the denial of service condition.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause a denial of service attack and disrupt the availability of sites that use ASP.NET.

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker could send a small number of specially crafted ASP.NET requests to an affected ASP.NET site, causing a denial of service condition.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Internet-facing systems with ASP.NET installed are primarily at risk from this vulnerability. In addition, internal websites that use ASP.NET forms authentication can be at risk from this vulnerability.

What does the update do?
The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework handles specially crafted requests.

When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
Yes. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. It has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposure number CVE-2011-3414.

When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.

Is this an industry problem?
Attacks targeting this kind of vulnerability are generically known as hash collision attacks. Attacks such as these are not specific to Microsoft technologies and affect other web service software providers. Customers should contact their web platform vendors for guidance or updates.

Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3415

A spoofing vulnerability exists in the way that .NET Framework verifies return URLs during the forms authentication process. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability would be able to redirect a user to a website of the attacker's choosing without the user's knowledge. The attacker could then perform a phishing attack to gain information from the user they did not intend to disclose. This vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights directly, but it could be used to further compromise user information intended to remain private.

To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2011-3415.

Mitigating Factors for Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3415

Mitigation refers to a setting, common configuration, or general best-practice, existing in a default state, that could reduce the severity of exploitation of a vulnerability. The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:

  • This vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights directly, but it could be used to produce information that could be used to try to further compromise user information.
  • By default, installing ASP.NET does not enable Forms Authentication. It has to be explicitly configured per-application to be enabled.
  • By default, IIS is not installed.
  • By default, ASP.NET is not installed when .NET Framework is installed. Only customers who manually install and enable ASP.NET are likely to be vulnerable to this issue.
  • The attacker would have to convince the user to click a link in order to exploit the vulnerability.

Workarounds for Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3415

Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality:

  • Disable Forms Authentication in web.config
    1. Open the application or global web.config file after taking a backup copy

    2. Set the authentication mode to either Windows, Passport or None.

      <system.web>
      
```
    Details of each mode can be found at <https:>.

    **How to undo the workaround.** 

    Restore your web.config file from your backup copy.

FAQ for Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3415

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is a spoofing vulnerability. This vulnerability could enable an attacker to redirect a user to a website of the attacker's choosing without the user's knowledge. The attacker could then perform a phishing attack to gain information from the user they did not intend to disclose. This vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights directly, but it could be used to further compromise user information intended to remain private.

What is phishing?
Online phishing (pronounced like fishing) is a way to trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information through a fraudulent email message or website. A common online phishing scam starts with an email message that resembles an official notice from a trusted source, such as a bank, credit card company, or reputable online merchant. In the email message, recipients are directed to a fraudulent website where they are asked to provide personal information, such as an account number or password. This information is then usually used for identity theft.

What causes the vulnerability?
This vulnerability is caused when the .NET Framework incorrectly verifies return URLs during the forms authentication process.

What is Forms Authentication in ASP.NET?
Forms authentication uses an authentication ticket that is created when a user logs on to a site, and then it tracks the user throughout the site. The forms authentication ticket is usually contained inside a cookie. However, ASP.NET version 2.0 supports cookieless forms authentication, which results in the ticket being passed in a query string. For more information, see the MSDN article, Explained: Forms Authentication in ASP.NET 2.0.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could redirect a user to a website of the attacker's choosing without the user's knowledge. This vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights directly, but it could be used to further compromise user information intended to remain private.

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could create a specially crafted URL and convince a user to click it. After a user logs in to an expected website, the attacker then redirects the user to a website controlled by the attacker. Then, the attacker could convince the user to divulge information otherwise intended to remain private. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force users to view the attacker-controlled content. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take action, typically by clicking a link in an email message or in an Instant Messenger message that takes users to the attacker's website after logging in to an expected website.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Internet-facing systems with ASP.NET installed are primarily at risk from this vulnerability. In addition, internal websites that use ASP.NET forms authentication can be at risk from this vulnerability.

What does the update do?
The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework verifies return URLs during forms authentication.

When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
No. Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through coordinated vulnerability disclosure.

When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.

ASP.Net Forms Authentication Bypass Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3416

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that .NET Framework authenticates users. In order to exploit this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker would need to be able to register an account on the ASP.NET application, and must know an existing account name for a targeted user. The attacker could then craft a special web request using a previously registered account name to gain access to that account. The attacker could then take any action in the context of the targeted user, including executing arbitrary commands on the site.

To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2011-3416.

Mitigating Factors for ASP.Net Forms Authentication Bypass Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3416

Mitigation refers to a setting, common configuration, or general best-practice, existing in a default state, that could reduce the severity of exploitation of a vulnerability. The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:

  • An attacker must be able to register an account on the ASP.NET application, and must know an existing user name.
  • By default, installing ASP.NET does not enable Forms Authentication. It has to be explicitly configured per-application to be enabled.
  • By default, IIS is not installed.
  • By default, ASP.NET is not installed when .NET is installed. Only customers who manually install and enable ASP.NET are likely to be vulnerable to this issue.

Workarounds for ASP.Net Forms Authentication Bypass Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3416

Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality:

  • Set ticketCompatibilityMode to Framework40

    This only applies to sites that are running ASP.NET 4 and newer because the ticketCompatibilityMode setting was introduced in ASP.NET v4.0.

    1. Open the application or global web.config file after taking a backup copy

    2. Set the ticketCompatibilityMode to Framework40. Note that the default value for this setting is "Framework20"

      <system.web>
      
```
**How to undo the workaround.** 

Restore your web.config file from your backup copy.
  • Disable Forms Authentication in web.config
    1. Open the application or global web.config file after taking a backup copy

    2. Set the authentication mode to either Windows, Passport or None.

      <system.web>
      
        <authentication mode="Windows | Passport | None">
      

</system.web> ```

    Details of each mode can be found at </https:><https:>.

    **How to undo the workaround.** 

    Restore your web.config file from your backup copy.

FAQ for ASP.Net Forms Authentication Bypass Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3416

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is an elevation of privilege vulnerability where a remote unauthenticated attacker can gain access to another account on the ASP.NET application, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the site in the context of the targeted user.

What causes the vulnerability?
This vulnerability is caused when the ASP.NET Framework incorrectly authenticates specially crafted usernames.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take any action in the context of the targeted user, including executing arbitrary commands on the site.

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
In order to exploit this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker would first need to have knowledge of an existing account name to impersonate on the site. The attacker could then craft a special web request using a previously registered account name to gain access to that account. The attacker could then take any action in the context of the targeted user, including executing arbitrary commands on the site.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Internet-facing systems with ASP.NET installed are primarily at risk from this vulnerability. In addition, internal websites that use ASP.NET forms authentication can be at risk from this vulnerability.

If my website uses a web farm, will I need to update all the computers in the web farm?
Yes. This update changes the format of the forms authentication ticket in a way that is incompatible with the earlier format. This means that tickets generated by using the new behavior cannot be read by computers using the old behavior, and vice versa. Administrators whose applications use forms-based authentication must take specific steps when deploying this security update to ensure that all of their servers switch to the new behavior simultaneously.

For more information, see the Microsoft TechNet Article 2659968.

Is it possible to update the computers in my web farm one at a time instead ofall at the same time?
Yes. If it is not feasible to deploy MS11-100 to all the servers in a given web farm simultaneously, you can set a compatibility switch in your web.config or machine.config file before installing the update to force the old behavior after the update is installed. The compatibility switch to use is as follows:

<appsettings>
<add key="aspnet:UseLegacyFormsAuthenticationTicketCompatibility" value="true">
</add></appsettings>

Setting this switch will allow web farms with only some machines updated to continue functioning correctly. However, it is important to know that computers with the configuration switch set will be in an insecure state, and will not benefit from the fix in this security update. After MS11-100 has been deployed to all the computers in a farm, the configuration switch must be removed to enable the new, secure behavior.

Will this update honor my site’s forms authentication ticketCompatibilityMode setting?
No. Since the fix in this security update changes the format of forms authentication tickets, the ticketCompatibilityMode configuration setting is no longer supported once MS11-100 is installed.

What does the update do?
The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting how the ASP.NET Framework authenticates users.

When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
No. Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through coordinated vulnerability disclosure.

When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.

ASP.NET Forms Authentication Ticket Caching Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3417

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that ASP.NET Framework handles cached content when Forms Authentication is used with sliding expiry. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take any action including executing arbitrary commands that the user could take on the site in the context of the target user. In an email attack scenario, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted link to the user and convincing the user to click the link. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit the website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take action, typically by clicking a link in an email message or in an Instant Messenger message.

To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2011-3417.

Mitigating Factors for ASP.NET Forms Authentication Ticket Caching Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3417

Mitigation refers to a setting, common configuration, or general best-practice, existing in a default state, that could reduce the severity of exploitation of a vulnerability. The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:

  • By default, ASP.NET responses are not cached by the OutputCache. The developer of the site has to opt in to output caching through the OutputCache directive on a page.
  • An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the target user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
  • By default, IIS is not installed on any affected operating system version. Only customers who manually install this are likely to be vulnerable to this issue.
  • By default, ASP.NET is not installed when .NET is installed. Only customers who manually install and enable ASP.NET are likely to be vulnerable to this issue.

Workarounds for ASP.NET Forms Authentication Ticket Caching Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3417

Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality:

  • Restrict forms authentication cookies to SSL channels

    Open the application or global web.config file after taking a backup copy.

    Set requireSSL="true" on the <forms> element, as shown in the following code.

        <forms loginurl="Secure\Login.aspx" requiressl="true">
    

    How to undo the workaround. 

    Restore your web.config file from your backup copy.

  • Disable sliding expiration for forms authentication cookies

    1. Open the application or global web.config file after taking a backup copy

    2. Set slidingExpiration="false" on the <forms> element, as shown in the following code.

      </forms><forms slidingexpiration="false">
      

    Impact of workaround. Users would be forced to re-login after their tickets expire.

    How to undo the workaround. 

    Restore your web.config file from your backup copy.

  • Disable OutputCache

    1. Back up your web application folder.
    2. Remove all <%@ OutputCache %> directives in your web pages.
    3. If your website is an MVC application, also remove all OutputCache attributes from your controller actions.

    Impact of workaround. Users would be forced to re-login after their tickets expire.

    How to undo the workaround. 

    Restore your web application folder.

FAQ for ASP.NET Forms Authentication Ticket Caching Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3417

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is an elevation of privilege vulnerability where a remote unauthenticated attacker gain access to another account on the .NET application.

What causes the vulnerability?
This vulnerability is caused when the .NET Framework incorrectly handles cached content when Forms Authentication is used with sliding expiry.

What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take any action that the user could take on the site in the context of the targeted user, including executing arbitrary commands.

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
In an email attack scenario, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted link to the user and convincing the user to click the link. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit the website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take action, typically by clicking a link in an email message or in an Instant Messenger message.

What is Forms Authentication in ASP.NET?
Forms authentication uses an authentication ticket that is created when a user logs on to a site, and then it tracks the user throughout the site. The forms authentication ticket is usually contained inside a cookie. However, ASP.NET version 2.0 supports cookieless forms authentication, which results in the ticket being passed in a query string. For more information, see the MSDN article, Explained: Forms Authentication in ASP.NET 2.0.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Internet-facing systems with IIS and ASP.NET installed are primarily at risk from this vulnerability. In addition, internal websites that use ASP.NET forms authentication can be at risk from this vulnerability.

What does the update do?
The update addresses the way that ASP.NET handles cached content.

When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
No. Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through coordinated vulnerability disclosure.

When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.

Update Information

Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance

Security Central

Manage the software and security updates that you need to deploy to the servers, desktop, and mobile systems in your organization. For more information, see the TechNet Update Management Center. The Microsoft TechNet Security website provides additional information about security in Microsoft products.

Security updates are available from Microsoft Update and Windows Update. Security updates are also available from the Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security update."

Finally, security updates can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The Microsoft Update Catalog provides a searchable catalog of content made available through Windows Update and Microsoft Update, including security updates, drivers and service packs. By searching using the security bulletin number (such as, "MS07-036"), you can add all the applicable updates to your basket (including different languages for an update), and download to the folder of your choosing. For more information about the Microsoft Update Catalog, see the Microsoft Update Catalog FAQ.

Detection and Deployment Guidance

Microsoft provides detection and deployment guidance for security updates. This guidance contains recommendations and information that can help IT professionals understand how to use various tools for detection and deployment of security updates. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 961747.

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) allows administrators to scan local and remote systems for missing security updates as well as common security misconfigurations. For more information about MBSA, visit Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

The following table provides the MBSA detection summary for this security update.

Software MBSA
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Yes
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Yes
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Yes
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Yes
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems Yes
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Yes
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Yes
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 Yes
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 Yes
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 Yes
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Yes
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes

Note For customers using legacy software not supported by the latest release of MBSA, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services, please visit Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and reference the Legacy Product Support section on how to create comprehensive security update detection with legacy tools.

Windows Server Update Services

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables information technology administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to computers that are running the Windows operating system. For more information about how to deploy security updates using Windows Server Update Services, see the TechNet article, Windows Server Update Services.

Systems Management Server

The following table provides the SMS detection and deployment summary for this security update.

Software SMS 2003 with ITMU Configuration Manager 2007
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Yes Yes
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems Yes Yes
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Yes Yes
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 Yes Yes
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Yes Yes
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 Yes Yes

Note Microsoft discontinued support for SMS 2.0 on April 12, 2011. For SMS 2003, Microsoft also discontinued support for the Security Update Inventory Tool (SUIT) on April 12, 2011. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager 2007. For customers remaining on SMS 2003 Service Pack 3, the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) is also an option.

For SMS 2003, the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) can be used by SMS to detect security updates that are offered by Microsoft Update and that are supported by Windows Server Update Services. For more information about the SMS 2003 ITMU, see SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates. For more information about SMS scanning tools, see SMS 2003 Software Update Scanning Tools. See also Downloads for Systems Management Server 2003.

System Center Configuration Manager 2007 uses WSUS 3.0 for detection of updates. For more information about Configuration Manager 2007 Software Update Management, visit System Center Configuration Manager 2007.

For more information about SMS, visit the SMS website.

For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 910723: Summary list of monthly detection and deployment guidance articles.

Update Compatibility Evaluator and Application Compatibility Toolkit

Updates often write to the same files and registry settings required for your applications to run. This can trigger incompatibilities and increase the time it takes to deploy security updates. You can streamline testing and validating Windows updates against installed applications with the Update Compatibility Evaluator components included with Application Compatibility Toolkit.

The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows Vista, a Windows Update, a Microsoft Security Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.

Security Update Deployment

Affected Software

For information about the specific security update for your affected software, click the appropriate link:

Windows XP (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows XP Professional Edition x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-x64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows XP Professional Edition x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /q
Installing without restarting For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows XP Professional Edition x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-x64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows XP Professional Edition x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /norestart
Update log file For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x86-msi.0.log\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x86-wrapper.log
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:\ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-KB2656352_*-msi0.txt\ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-KB2656352_*.html
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1:\ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-KB2657424_*-msi0.txt\ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-KB2657424_*.html
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:\ KB2656351_**-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt\ KB2656351*_*.html
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.\ \ To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files prior to installing the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.
HotPatching Not applicable
Removal Information For all supported versions of Microsoft .NET Framework, use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638420
Registry Key Verification For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates.NETFramework\1.1\M2656353\ "Installed" = DWORD:1
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2\SP2\KB2656352\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1\SP1\KB2657424\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Note The update for supported versions of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition also applies to supported versions of Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition.

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

If you have previously installed a hotfix to update one of these files, the installer copies the RTMQFE, SP1QFE, or SP2QFE files to your system. Otherwise, the installer copies the RTMGDR, SP1GDR, or SP2GDR files to your system. Security updates may not contain all variations of these files. For more information about this behavior, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994.

For more information about the installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 832475.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1.

Switch Description
/? Displays the command-line options.
Setup Modes
/q Quiet installation.
Install Options
/I Install (default action)
/U Uninstall
/Xp[:path] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
Logging Options
/l<LogFile> Generate Log File
**/l[d p f ] <LogFile>** d - Log package details
p - Log affected products
f - Log included files

For more information about the installer, visit the MSDN website.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Switch Description
/? /h /help Displays usage dialog box.
Setup Modes
**/q[n b r f]** Sets user interface level
n - No UI
b - Basic UI
r - Reduced UI
f - Full UI (default)
Install Options
/extract [directory] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Always restarts the computer after installation.
/promptrestart Prompts the user to restart if necessary.
Logging Options
**/l[i w e a r u c m o p v x + ! *] <LogFile>** Sets logging options
i - status messages
w - non-fatal warnings
e - all error messages
a - start up of actions
r - action-specific records
u - user request
c - initial UI parameters
m - out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - out-of-disk-space messages
p - terminal properties
v - verbose output
x - extra debugging information
+ - append to existing log file
! - flush each line to the log
* - log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>

Removing the Update

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1.

Switch Description
/? Displays the command-line options.
Setup Modes
/q Quiet installation.
Install Options
/I Install (default action)
/U Uninstall
/Xp[:path] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
Logging Options
/l<LogFile> Generate Log File
**/l[d p f ] <LogFile>** d - Log package details
p - Log affected products
f - Log included files

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1, and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Switch Description
/? /h /help Displays usage dialog box.
Setup Modes
**/q[n b r f]** Sets user interface level
n - No UI
b - Basic UI
r - Reduced UI
f - Full UI (default)
Install Options
/extract [directory] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Always restarts the computer after installation.
/promptrestart Prompts the user to restart if necessary.
Logging Options
**/l[i w e a r u c m o p v x + ! *] <LogFile>** Sets logging options
i - status messages
w - non-fatal warnings
e - all error messages
a - start up of actions
r - action-specific records
u - user request
c - initial UI parameters
m - out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - out-of-disk-space messages
p - terminal properties
v - verbose output
x - extra debugging information
+ - append to existing log file
! - flush each line to the log
* - log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification

    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start, and then click Search.
    2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
    3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
    4. In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    5. On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your system by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
  • Registry Key Verification

    You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the registry keys listed in the Reference Table in this section.

    These registry keys may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, these registry keys may not be created correctly when an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams this security update into the Windows installation source files.

Windows Server 2003 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 32-bit systems:\ WindowsServer2003-KB2656358-x86.exe /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /q
  For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 x64-based systems:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x64.exe /quiet
  For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-x64.exe /q
  For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x64.exe /q
  For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based systems:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-ia64.exe /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-ia64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-ia64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ NDP40-KB2656351-ia64.exe /q
Installing without restarting For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 32-bit systems:\ WindowsServer2003-KB2656358-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /norestart
  For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 x64-based systems:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x64.exe /norestart
  For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-x64.exe /norestart
  For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x64.exe /norestart
  For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based systems:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-ia64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ NDP20SP2-KB2656352-ia64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-ia64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ NDP40-KB2656351-ia64.exe /norestart
Update log file For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 32-bit systems:\ KB2656358.log
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 x64 and Itanium-based systems:\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x86-msi.0.log\ NDP1.1SP1-KB2656353-x86-wrapper.log
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:\ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-KB2656352_*-msi0.txt\ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-KB2656352_*.html
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1:\ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-KB2657424_*-msi0.txt\ Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-KB2657424_*.html
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:\ KB2656351_**-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt\ KB2656351*_*.html
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.\ \ To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files prior to installing the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.
HotPatching This security update does not support HotPatching. For more information about HotPatching, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 897341.
Removal Information For all supported versions of Microsoft .NET Framework, use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638420
Registry Key Verification For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 32-bit systems:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP3\KB2656358\Filelist
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 x64 and Itanium-based systems:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates.NETFramework\1.1\M2656353\ "Installed" = dword:1
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2\SP2\KB2656352\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1\SP1\KB2657424\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based Edition Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Note The update for supported versions of Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition also applies to supported versions of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

If you have previously installed a hotfix to update one of these files, the installer copies the RTMQFE, SP1QFE, or SP2QFE files to your system. Otherwise, the installer copies the RTMGDR, SP1GDR, or SP2GDR files to your system. Security updates may not contain all variations of these files. For more information about this behavior, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994.

For more information about the installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 832475.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

Switch Description
/help Displays the command-line options.
Setup Modes
/passive Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds.
/quiet Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Install Options
/forceappsclose Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down.
/nobackup Do not back up files for uninstall.
/overwriteoem Overwrite OEM files without prompting.
**/integrate:**path Integrates the software updates into the Windows installation source files located at the path specified. Note that :path refers to the folder that contains the i386 folder.
/ER Enable extended error reporting.
**/d:**path Specifies a backup directory for Windows Service Pack installation. :path indicates the destination folder for the backup files. The default backup location is %Systemdrive%\$ntservicepackuninstall$.
/extract[:path] Extracts files without starting Setup. If ":path" is not included, you are prompted for the path of a destination folder to extract the files. If ":path" is used, the files are extracted to the specified destination folder.
/hotpatch:disable Disables hotpatching functionality, and installs the cold patch only.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart Displays a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart.
Logging Options
**/log:**path Allows the redirection of installation log files.
/verbose Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly.

Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports many of the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841.

This security update supports the following setup switches on Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based Edition Service Pack 2.

Switch Description
/? Displays the command-line options.
Setup Modes
/q Quiet installation.
Install Options
/I Install (default action)
/U Uninstall
/Xp[:path] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
Logging Options
/l<LogFile> Generate Log File
**/l[d p f ] <LogFile>** d - Log package details
p - Log affected products
f - Log included files

For more information about the installer, visit the MSDN website.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Switch Description
/? /h /help Displays usage dialog box.
Setup Modes
**/q[n b r f]** Sets user interface level
n - No UI
b - Basic UI
r - Reduced UI
f - Full UI (default)
Install Options
/extract [directory] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Always restarts the computer after installation.
/promptrestart Prompts the user to restart if necessary.
Logging Options
**/l[i w e a r u c m o p v x + ! *] <LogFile>** Sets logging options
i - status messages
w - non-fatal warnings
e - all error messages
a - start up of actions
r - action-specific records
u - user request
c - initial UI parameters
m - out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - out-of-disk-space messages
p - terminal properties
v - verbose output
x - extra debugging information
+ - append to existing log file
! - flush each line to the log
* - log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>

Removing the Update

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

Switch Description
/help Displays the command-line options.
Setup Modes
/passive Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds.
/quiet Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed.
Install Options
/forceappsclose Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down.
/nobackup Do not back up files for uninstall.
/overwriteoem Overwrite OEM files without prompting.
**/integrate:**path Integrates the software updates into the Windows installation source files located at the path specified. Note that :path refers to the folder that contains the i386 folder.
/ER Enable extended error reporting.
**/d:**path Specifies a backup directory for Windows Service Pack installation. :path indicates the destination folder for the backup files. The default backup location is %Systemdrive%\$ntservicepackuninstall$.
/extract[:path] Extracts files without starting Setup. If ":path" is not included, you are prompted for the path of a destination folder to extract the files. If ":path" is used, the files are extracted to the specified destination folder.
/hotpatch:disable Disables hotpatching functionality, and installs the cold patch only.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first.
/warnrestart Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch.
/promptrestart Displays a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart.
Logging Options
**/log:**path Allows the redirection of installation log files.
/verbose Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly.

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based Edition Service Pack 2.

Switch Description
/? Displays the command-line options.
Setup Modes
/q Quiet installation.
Install Options
/I Install (default action)
/U Uninstall
/Xp[:path] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
Logging Options
/l<LogFile> Generate Log File
**/l[d p f ] <LogFile>** d - Log package details
p - Log affected products
f - Log included files

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Switch Description
/? /h /help Displays usage dialog box.
Setup Modes
**/q[n b r f]** Sets user interface level
n - No UI
b - Basic UI
r - Reduced UI
f - Full UI (default)
Install Options
/extract [directory] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Always restarts the computer after installation.
/promptrestart Prompts the user to restart if necessary.
Logging Options
**/l[i w e a r u c m o p v x + ! *] <LogFile>** Sets logging options
i - status messages
w - non-fatal warnings
e - all error messages
a - start up of actions
r - action-specific records
u - user request
c - initial UI parameters
m - out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - out-of-disk-space messages
p - terminal properties
v - verbose output
x - extra debugging information
+ - append to existing log file
! - flush each line to the log
* - log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>

Verifying that the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification

    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start, and then click Search.
    2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
    3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
    4. In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    5. On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your system by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
  • Registry Key Verification

    You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the registry keys listed in the Reference Table in this section.

    These registry keys may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, these registry keys may not be created correctly when an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams this security update into the Windows installation source files.

Windows Vista (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-x86.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ NDP35sp1-KB2657424-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP35sp1-KB2657424-x64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /q
Installing without restarting For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-x86.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ NDP35sp1-KB2657424-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-x64.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP35sp1-KB2657424-x64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /norestart
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
HotPatching Not applicable.
Removal Information To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638420
Registry Key Verification For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates.NETFramework\1.1\M2656353\ "Installed" = dword:1
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:\ A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1\SP1\KB2657424\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

Installing the Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353)

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Switch Description
/? Displays the command-line options.
Setup Modes
/q Quiet installation.
Install Options
/I Install (default action)
/U Uninstall
/Xp[:path] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
Logging Options
/l<LogFile> Generate Log File
**/l[d p f ] <LogFile>** d - Log package details
p - Log affected products
f - Log included files

For more information about the installer, visit the MSDN website.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

Installing the Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656362)

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches

Switch Description
/?, /h, /help Displays help on supported switches.
/quiet Suppresses the display of status or error messages.
/norestart When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation.

Installing the Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1and Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (KB2572063)

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Switch Description
/? /h /help Displays usage dialog box.
Setup Modes
**/q[n b r f]** Sets user interface level
n - No UI
b - Basic UI
r - Reduced UI
f - Full UI (default)
Install Options
/extract [directory] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Always restarts the computer after installation.
/promptrestart Prompts the user to restart if necessary.
Logging Options
**/l[i w e a r u c m o p v x + ! *] <LogFile>** Sets logging options
i - status messages
w - non-fatal warnings
e - all error messages
a - start up of actions
r - action-specific records
u - user request
c - initial UI parameters
m - out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - out-of-disk-space messages
p - terminal properties
v - verbose output
x - extra debugging information
+ - append to existing log file
! - flush each line to the log
* - log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification

    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
    2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and then click Properties.
    3. On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    4. You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
    5. Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-x86.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-ia64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2008 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-ia64.exe /q
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-ia64.exe /q
Installing without restarting For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-x86.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-x64.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-x64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP1.1sp1-KB2656353-X86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ Windows6.0-KB2656362-ia64.msu /quiet /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2008 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ NDP35SP1-KB2657424-ia64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ NDP40-KB2656351-ia64.exe /norestart
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
HotPatching Not applicable.
Removal Information To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638420
Registry Key Verification For Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates.NETFramework\1.1\M2656353\ "Installed" = dword:1
For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:\ A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1\SP1\KB2657424\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

Installing the Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB2656353)

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Switch Description
/? Displays the command-line options.
Setup Modes
/q Quiet installation.
Install Options
/I Install (default action)
/U Uninstall
/Xp[:path] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
Logging Options
/l<LogFile> Generate Log File
**/l[d p f ] <LogFile>** d - Log package details
p - Log affected products
f - Log included files

For more information about the installer, visit the MSDN website.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

Installing the Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (KB2656362)

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches

Switch Description
/?, /h, /help Displays help on supported switches.
/quiet Suppresses the display of status or error messages.
/norestart When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation.

Installing the Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1and Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (KB2572063)

This security update supports the following setup switches for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Switch Description
/? /h /help Displays usage dialog box.
Setup Modes
**/q[n b r f]** Sets user interface level
n - No UI
b - Basic UI
r - Reduced UI
f - Full UI (default)
Install Options
/extract [directory] Extract the package to the specified directory.
Restart Options
/norestart Does not restart when installation has completed.
/forcerestart Always restarts the computer after installation.
/promptrestart Prompts the user to restart if necessary.
Logging Options
**/l[i w e a r u c m o p v x + ! *] <LogFile>** Sets logging options
i - status messages
w - non-fatal warnings
e - all error messages
a - start up of actions
r - action-specific records
u - user request
c - initial UI parameters
m - out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - out-of-disk-space messages
p - terminal properties
v - verbose output
x - extra debugging information
+ - append to existing log file
! - flush each line to the log
* - log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification

    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
    2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and then click Properties.
    3. On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    4. You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
    5. Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Windows 7 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems:\ Windows6.1-KB2656355-x86.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:\ Windows6.1-KB2656356-x86.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems:\ Windows6.1-KB2656355-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ Windows6.1-KB2656356-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /quiet
Installing without restarting For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems:\ Windows6.1-KB2656355-x86.msu /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:\ Windows6.1-KB2656356-x86.msu /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x86.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems:\ Windows6.1-KB2656355-x64.msu /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ Windows6.1-KB2656356-x64.msu /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /norestart
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
HotPatching Not applicable.
Removal Information To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638420
Registry Key Verification For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7:\ A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches

Switch Description
/?, /h, /help Displays help on supported switches.
/quiet Suppresses the display of status or error messages.
/norestart When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation.
/warnrestart:<seconds> When combined with /quiet, the installer will warn the user before initiating restart.
/promptrestart When combined with /quiet, the installer will prompt before initiating restart.
/forcerestart When combined with /quiet, the installer will forcefully close applications and initiate restart.
/log:<file name> Enables logging to specified file.
/extract:<destination> Extracts the package contents to the destination folder.
/uninstall /kb:<KB Number> Uninstalls the security update.

Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see "Windows Update Stand-alone Installer" in the TechNet article, Miscellaneous Changes in Windows 7.

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification

    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Search box.
    2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and then click Properties.
    3. On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    4. You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
    5. Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup
Deployment  
Installing without user intervention For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems:\ Windows6.1-KB2656355-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ Windows6.1-KB2656356-x64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ Windows6.1-KB2656355-ia64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ Windows6.1-KB2656356-ia64.msu /quiet
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ NDP40-KB2656351-ia64.exe/quiet
Installing without restarting For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems:\ Windows6.1-KB2656355-x64.msu /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ Windows6.1-KB2656356-x64.msu /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ NDP40-KB2656351-x64.exe /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems:\ Windows6.1-KB2656355-ia64.msu /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ Windows6.1-KB2656356-ia64.msu /norestart
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1:\ NDP40-KB2656351-ia64.exe /norestart
Further information See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Restart Requirement  
Restart required? This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
HotPatching Not applicable.
Removal Information To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638420
Registry Key Verification For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1:\ A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB2656351\ "ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Deployment Information

Installing the Update

When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.

For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.

This security update supports the following setup switches.

Supported Security Update Installation Switches

Switch Description
/?, /h, /help Displays help on supported switches.
/quiet Suppresses the display of status or error messages.
/norestart When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation.
/warnrestart:<seconds> When combined with /quiet, the installer will warn the user before initiating restart.
/promptrestart When combined with /quiet, the installer will prompt before initiating restart.
/forcerestart When combined with /quiet, the installer will forcefully close applications and initiate restart.
/log:<file name> Enables logging to specified file.
/extract:<destination> Extracts the package contents to the destination folder.
/uninstall /kb:<KB Number> Uninstalls the security update.

Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see "Windows Update Stand-alone Installer" in the TechNet article, Miscellaneous Changes in Windows 7.

Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

    To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.

  • File Version Verification

    Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
    2. When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and then click Properties.
    3. On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.
    4. You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
      Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
    5. Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.

Other Information

Acknowledgments

Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:

  • Irene Abezgauz of Seeker for reporting the Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability (CVE-2011-3415)
  • Kestutis Gudinavicius of SEC Consult for reporting the ASP.NET Forms Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2011-3416)
  • Oliver Dewdney of LBi for reporting the ASP.NET Forms Authentication Ticket Caching Vulnerability (CVE-2011-3417)

Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)

To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections websites provided by program partners, listed in Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Partners.

Support

  • Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Security Support or 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. For more information about available support options, see Microsoft Help and Support.
  • International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support website.

Disclaimer

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Revisions

  • V1.0 (December 29, 2011): Bulletin published.
  • V1.1 (December 30, 2011): Added entry to the update FAQ to address security-rated changes to functionality contained in this update and added mitigation for CVE-2011-3414.
  • V1.2 (January 17, 2012): Added entry to the update FAQ to announce that the Security updates for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Developer Preview and the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows Developer Preview are available from Microsoft Update and Windows Update.
  • V1.3 (February 1, 2012): Corrected registry keys and installation switches in the deployment tables for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008, and installation switches in the deployment table for Windows Vista. This is an informational change only. There were no changes to the security update files or detection logic.
  • V1.4 (May 11, 2012): Added entry to the update FAQ to announce that KB2656353, offered in this bulletin, also addresses CVE-2012-0160 and CVE-2012-0161, which are documented in MS12-035.
  • V1.5 (May 22, 2012): Added entry to the update FAQ to announce a detection change for KB2656352 for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 to correct an installation issue. This is a detection change only. There were no changes to the security update files. Customers who have already successfully updated their systems do not need to take any action.
  • V1.6 (July 10, 2012): Microsoft revised this bulletin to communicate a minor detection change for KB2657424 for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 to correct an offering issue. There were no changes to the security update files. Customers who have already successfully updated their systems do not need to take any action.

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