Article ID: 2661637 - Last Review: February 21, 2012 - Revision: 2.0

MS12-014: Vulnerability in Indeo Codec could allow remote code execution: February 14, 2012

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INTRODUCTION

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS12-014. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft websites:
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How to obtain help and support for this security update

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for support issues with security updates, visit the Microsoft International Support website:
http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?rdpath=4 (http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?rdpath=4)
North American customers can also obtain instant access to unlimited no-charge email support or to unlimited individual chat support by visiting the following Microsoft website:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=7552 (http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=7552)
For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.
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MORE INFORMATION

Known issues with this security update

  • When you try to install this security update, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:

    Setup cannot continue because one or more of the requirements for the installation of KB2661637 were not met


    This issue may occur if Ligos Indeo Codecs for Windows is installed on the system. This is expected behavior. The installation of the security update is blocked in order to maintain application compatibility for Ligos Indeo Codecs for Windows. 

    Note The system is not in an unprotected state when this issue occurs. When Ligos Indeo Codecs for Windows is installed, the required .dll file is installed in the System32 folder, and the system is protected against the vulnerability that is described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-014. 
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FILE INFORMATION

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
  • The files that apply to a specific milestone (SPn) and service branch (QFE, GDR) are noted in the "SP requirement" and "Service branch" columns.
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. QFE service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • In addition to the files that are listed in these tables, this software update also installs an associated security catalog file (KBnumber.cat) that is signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Iacenc.dll1.0.0.03,07211-Jan-201219:06x86SP3SP3GDR
Iacenc.dll1.0.0.03,07211-Jan-201219:05x86SP3SP3QFE
Updspapi.dll6.3.13.0382,84005-Jul-201013:16x86NoneNot Applicable
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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