Microsoft Windows Common Controls 2.6 0 Sp4 12
Edel Dieringer
This topic discusses the common controls, a set of windows that are implemented by the common control library, Comctl32.dll, which is a DLL included with the Windows operating system. Like other control windows, a common control is a child window that an application uses in conjunction with another window to enable interaction with the user.
Support for common controls is provided by ComCtl32.dll, which all 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows include. Each successive version of the DLL supports the features and API of earlier versions and adds new features.
In the common controls reference documentation, many programming elements specify a minimum supported DLL version number. This version number indicates that the programming element is implemented in that version and subsequent versions of the DLL unless otherwise specified. If no version number is specified, the programming element is implemented in all existing versions of the DLL.
Ongoing enhancements to common controls have resulted in the need to extend many of the structures. For this reason, the size of the structures has changed between different versions of Commctrl.h. Because most of the common control structures take a structure size as one of the parameters, a message or function can fail if the size is not recognized. To remedy this, structure size constants have been defined to aid in targeting different version of ComCtl32.dll. The following list defines the structure size constants.
After this I could still not tick the Barcode Active X or the windows common contols 6.0 and windows common controls 2 6.0, but when I clicked apply, the message changed from unregistered, to that it was already in the project.
The client area is another story.Programs are in control of their client area,where they can place controls that come with Windows,their own custom controls,or controls obtained from a third party library.Making major changes to the core controls or the common controlswould be a high-risk endeavorsince there are thousands upon thousands of Windows program thatnot only use them,but use them in all sorts of crazy ways.
Internet Explorer is prone to multiple vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution.Microsoft has released a security update that addresses the vulnerabilities by modifying the way Internet Explorer handles objects in memory.This security update is rated Critical for Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, and Internet Explorer 9 on Windows clients and Moderate for Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, and Internet Explorer 9 on Windows servers.New Desc. = Windows Embedded Systems:- For additional information regarding security updates for embedded systems, refer to the following MSDN blog(s):August 2012 Security Updates are Live on ECE for XPe and Standard 2009 (KB2722913)
ConsequenceThe most severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer. An attacker who successfully exploited any of these vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Internet Explorer 6)Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 6)Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 6)Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 6)Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (Internet Explorer 6)Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 7)Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (Internet Explorer 8)For a complete list of patch download links, please refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-052.Workaround:
Set Internet and Local intranet security zone settings to "High" to block ActiveX Controls and Active Scripting in these zones.Add sites that you trust to the Internet Explorer Trusted sites zone.Configure Internet Explorer to prompt before running Active Scripting or to disable Active Scripting in the Internet and Local intranet security zone.Microsoft Remote Desktop Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS12-053)SeverityUrgent5Qualys ID90825Vendor ReferenceMS12-053CVE ReferenceCVE-2012-2526CVSS ScoresBase 9.3 / Temporal 7.3DescriptionRemote Desktop Protocol (RDP) lets users create a virtual session on their desktop computers. RDP allows remote users to access all of the data and applications on their computers.The vulnerability occurs when the Remote Desktop Protocol processes a sequence of specially crafted packets, resulting in the access in memory of an object that has been deleted.This security update is rated Critical.Affected Software:
Windows XP SP3.
Windows Embedded Systems:- For additional information regarding security updates for embedded systems, refer to the following MSDN blog(s):August 2012 Security Updates are Live on ECE for XPe and Standard 2009 (KB2723135)
October 2012 Security Updates are Live on ECE for XPe and Standard 2009 (KB2723135)
ConsequenceThe vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends a sequence of specially crafted RDP packets to an affected system. By default, RDP is not enabled on any Windows operating system. Systems that do not have RDP enabled are not at risk.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Windows XP Service Pack 3Refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-053 for further details.Workaround:
1. Block TCP port 3389 at the enterprise perimeter firewall
2. Disable Remote Desktop feature if no longer required Windows Networking Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (MS12-054)SeverityCritical4Qualys ID90829Vendor ReferenceMS12-054CVE ReferenceCVE-2012-1850, CVE-2012-1851, CVE-2012-1852, CVE-2012-1853CVSS ScoresBase 10 / Temporal 7.8DescriptionMultiple Windows Networking Components are exposed to multiple vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution.Microsoft has released a security update that addresses the vulnerabilities by correcting how the Windows Print Spooler handles specially crafted responses and how Windows networking components handle Remote Administration Protocol responses.This security update is rated Critical for all supported editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003; Important for all supported editions of Windows Vista; and Moderate for all supported editions of Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows 2008 R2.New Desc. = Windows Embedded Systems:- For additional information regarding security updates for embedded systems, refer to the following MSDN blog(s):August 2012 Security Updates are Live on ECE for XPe and Standard 2009 (KB2705219, 2712808)
October 2012 Security Updates are Live on ECE for XPe and Standard 2009 (KB2705219)
ConsequenceThe most severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution on a user's system with system privileges.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based SystemsWindows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based SystemsWindows Vista Service Pack 2Windows Vista Service Pack 2Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2For a complete list of patch download links, please refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-054.Workaround:
Disable the LanmanWorkstation service.Disable the Print Spooler service.Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (MS12-055)SeverityCritical4Qualys ID90826Vendor ReferenceMS12-055CVE ReferenceCVE-2012-2527CVSS ScoresBase 7.2 / Temporal 5.3DescriptionThe Windows kernel is the core of the operating system. It provides system-level services such as device management and memory management, allocates processor time to processes, and manages error handling.An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel-mode driver improperly handles objects in memory. (CVE-2012-2527)Affected Software:
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1This security update is rated Important.Windows Embedded Systems:- For additional information regarding security updates for embedded systems, refer to the following MSDN blog(s):August 2012 Security Updates are Live on ECE for XPe and Standard 2009 (KB2731847)
October 2012 Security Updates are Live on ECE for XPe and Standard 2009 (KB2731847)
ConsequenceAn attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based SystemsWindows Vista Service Pack 2Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2Windows 7 for 32-bit SystemsWindows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1Windows 7 for x64-based SystemsWindows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based SystemsWindows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based SystemsWindows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2For a complete list of patch download links, please refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-055.Microsoft JScript and VBScript Scripting Engines Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS12-056)SeverityCritical4Qualys ID90827Vendor ReferenceMS12-056CVE ReferenceCVE-2012-2523CVSS ScoresBase 9.3 / Temporal 6.9DescriptionJScript is an interpreted, object-based scripting language that is often used to make Web sites more flexible or interactive. VBScript (Visual Basic Script) is an interpreted, object-based scripting language that is often used to make Web sites more flexible or interactive.A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the JScript and VBScript engines calculate the size of an object in memory during a copy operation. The vulnerability may corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.This security update is rated Important for JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8 on 64-bit Windows clients. This security update is also rated Low for JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8 on 64-bit Windows servers.ConsequenceSuccessfully exploiting this vulnerability might allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8)Refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-056 for further details.Workaround:
1) Set Internet and Local intranet security zone settings to "High" to block ActiveX Controls and Active Scripting in these zones.
2) Configure Internet Explorer to prompt before running Active Scripting or to disable Active Scripting in the Internet and Local intranet security zone.
3) Use 32-bit version of Internet ExplorerMicrosoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS12-057)SeverityCritical4Qualys ID110190Vendor ReferenceMS12-057CVE ReferenceCVE-2012-2524CVSS ScoresBase 9.3 / Temporal 6.9DescriptionMicrosoft Office is a proprietary suite of Office applications.A vulnerability occurs when Microsoft Office does not properly handle specially crafted CGM files causing corruption of memory that could lead to arbitrary code execution.Microsoft has released a security update that addresses the vulnerability by disabling the loading of CGM graphics files in Microsoft Office applications.This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Office 2010.ConsequenceAn attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 Refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-057 for further details.Workaround:
Do not open Office files or embed CGM files received from untrusted sources.Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS12-058 and KB 2737111)SeveritySerious3Qualys ID74254Vendor ReferenceKB2737111, MS12-058CVE ReferenceCVE-2012-1766, CVE-2012-1767, CVE-2012-1768, CVE-2012-1769, CVE-2012-1770, CVE-2012-1771, CVE-2012-1772, CVE-2012-1773, CVE-2012-3106, CVE-2012-3107, CVE-2012-3108, CVE-2012-3109, CVE-2012-3110CVSS ScoresBase 2.1 / Temporal 1.7DescriptionMicrosoft Exchange Server is a messaging and collaborative software product that provides support for electronic mail, calendaring, contacts and tasks, mobile and Web-based access to information, and data storage.
The vulnerabilities exist are caused the way files are parsed by the third-party Oracle Outside In libraries .
This security update resolves publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing. The transcoding service in Exchange that is used for WebReady Document Viewing is running in the LocalService account.
This security update is rated Critical.Affected Software:-
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2
ConsequenceAn attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities could run arbitrary code under the process that parsing of the specially crafted files.
In the case of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 or Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, an attacker could run arbitrary code in the context of LocalService. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or take any other action that the server process has access to.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 3Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 3Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2Refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-058 for further details.Refer to Microsoft Security Advisory 2737111 to obtain additional details.Workaround:
1. Disable transcoding service
Log in to the Exchange Management Shell as an Exchange Organization Administrator.
Issue the following PowerShell command:
Get-OwaVirtualDirectory where $_.OwaVersion -eq 'Exchange2007' -or $_.OwaVersion -eq 'Exchange2010' Set-OwaVirtualDirectory -WebReadyDocumentViewingOnPublicComputersEnabled:$False -WebReadyDocumentViewingOnPrivateComputersEnabled:$FalseImpact of workaround.
OWA users may not be able to preview the content of email attachments.
Microsoft Visio and Visio Viewer 2010 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS12-059)SeverityCritical4Qualys ID110189Vendor ReferenceMS12-059CVE ReferenceCVE-2012-1888CVSS ScoresBase 9.3 / Temporal 7.7DescriptionMicrosoft Visio is diagramming software for Microsoft Windows. It uses vector graphics to create diverse diagrams.This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Visio file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of Microsoft Visio 2010 and Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010.ConsequenceSuccessfully exploiting this vulnerability might allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit Edition)Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit Edition)Refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-059 for further details.Workaround:
Do not open Office files that you receive from untrusted sources or that you receive unexpectedly from trusted sourcesMicrosoft Windows Common Controls Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS12-060)SeverityCritical4Qualys ID90828Vendor ReferenceMS12-060CVE ReferenceCVE-2012-1856CVSS ScoresBase 9.3 / Temporal 8.1DescriptionMicrosoft Windows Common Controls are ActiveX controls contained in the MSCOMCTL.OCX file.A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows common controls. The vulnerability occurs when an ActiveX control corrupts the system in a way that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2012-1856)Affected Software:
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2003 Web Components Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 4
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services Service Pack 4
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 4
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 4
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 3
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 3
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 3
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for 32-bit
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 Service Pack 4
Microsoft Commerce Server 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Commerce Server 2009
Microsoft Commerce Server 2009 R2
Microsoft Visual FoxPro 8.0 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0 Service Pack 2
Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2004 Service Pack 1This security update is rated Critical.ConsequenceAn attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. 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.SolutionPatch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3Microsoft Office 2003 Web Components Service Pack 3Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit Editions)Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 4Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services Service Pack 4Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 4Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 4Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 3Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 3Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 3Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for 32-bit SystemsMicrosoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1For a complete list of patch download links, please refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-060.These new vulnerability checks are included in Qualysvulnerability signature2.2.199-3.Each Qualys account is automatically updated with the latestvulnerability signatures as they become available. To view thevulnerability signature version in your account, from theQualys Help menu, select the About tab.