Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-049 - Important
Vulnerability in TLS Could Allow Information Disclosure (2655992)
Published: Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Version: 1.0
General Information
Executive Summary
This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in TLS. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if an attacker intercepts encrypted web traffic served from an affected system. All cipher suites that do not use CBC mode are not affected.
This security update is rated Important for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying the way that the Windows Secure Channel (SChannel) and the Cryptography API: Next Generation (CNG) components handle encrypted network packets. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.
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 apply the update at the earliest opportunity 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. None
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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 Maximum Security Impact Aggregate Severity Rating Bulletins Replaced by this Update
Windows XP Service Pack 3
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB980436 in MS10-049 replaced by KB2655992
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2585542 in MS12-006 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2585542 in MS12-006 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2585542 in MS12-006 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2585542 in MS12-006 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important None
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important None
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important None
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important None
Server Core installation option
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (Server Core installation)
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2655992
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
(KB2655992) Information Disclosure Important None
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update
Vulnerability Information
Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers
TLS Protocol Vulnerability - CVE-2012-1870
Update Information
Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Security Update Deployment
Other Information
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.
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Support
How to obtain help and support for this security update
Help installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update
Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support
Help protect your computer that is running Windows from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center
Local support according to your country: International Support
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Disclaimer
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Revisions
V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Bulletin published.
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