IP-HTTPS component vulnerability could allow security bypass
Report ID: MS201212007
Date Published: 12 December 2012
Criticality: Important
Compromise Type: security-bypass
Compromise From: remote
Affected Product/Component:
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Summary
A vulnerability in the Windows component IP-HTTPS puts an affected machine to a security bypass risk.
Detailed Description
Microsoft has released a security update to address a vulnerability found in its IP-HTTPS component, which could be exploited to bypass certificate validation checks. This issue has been resolved through the update by modifying the way that Microsoft Windows checks the validity of certificates. Users are recommended to install this update onto their system as a protection measure against possible exploit attempts.
CVE Reference
CVE-2012-2549
Solution
Install the latest security patch for applicable system, available for download from (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-083)
F-Secure Health Check
F-Secure's free tool, the Health Check, detects if your system is missing the patch for the vulnerability covered in this report.
