Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory when the engine is rendered in Internet Explorer.Â
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit this vulnerability through Internet Explorer, and then convince a user to view the website. An attacker could also embed an ActiveX control that is marked "safe for initialization" in an application or Microsoft Office document that hosts the Internet Explorer rendering engine.
The attacker could also take advantage of compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements. These websites could contain specially crafted content that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.CVE-2017-0158.
To learn more about the vulnerability, go toMore Information
Important
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How to obtain and install the update
Method 1: Windows Update
This update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to turn on automatic updating, see Get security updates automatically.
Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog
To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
Deployment information
For deployment details for this security update, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
More Information
Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure Local support according to your country: International Support
File Information
File name |
SHA1 hash |
SHA256 hash |
---|---|---|
Windows6.0-KB4020535-ia64.msu |
AFC67EB5B999CEA6DB864E96AAF500B37052DC6D |
D261C0ECD7F1BF65E80CAE652C3B90045A2EEBEF84940B05FCFD44D7B536B855 |
Windows6.0-KB4020535-x64.msu |
496634612B501E502835FEECF16C825566AD1A50 |
5A1936AA781A1E6653D2E8B444B7AE79E9BCD48E828318B8139AF7EEBB308EA4 |
Windows6.0-KB4020535-x86.msu |
C709FF70E54A4EF5D1CA248D54B676DD9CACA05F |
3DBD6EC4E507098D7BFB43AC8FE90BD2565B9597CFE8DD4130ABF132B7E9FFE3 |
File information The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. Windows Server 2008 file information
Note:Â The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
Cdosys.dll |
6.6.6002.24092 |
2,118,144 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:17 |
IA-64 |
Msado60.tlb |
6.0.6002.24092 |
73,728 |
21-Apr-2017 |
14:47 |
Not applicable |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.19774 |
1,798,144 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:46 |
IA-64 |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.24092 |
1,904,640 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:18 |
IA-64 |
Cdosys.dll |
6.6.6002.24092 |
805,888 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:23 |
x86 |
Msado60.tlb |
6.0.6002.24092 |
73,728 |
21-Apr-2017 |
14:42 |
Not applicable |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.19774 |
708,608 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:55 |
x86 |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.24092 |
737,280 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:24 |
x86 |
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
Cdosys.dll |
6.6.6002.24092 |
1,151,488 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:43 |
x64 |
Msado60.tlb |
6.0.6002.24092 |
73,728 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:07 |
Not applicable |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.19774 |
974,848 |
21-Apr-2017 |
16:20 |
x64 |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.24092 |
1,036,288 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:44 |
x64 |
Cdosys.dll |
6.6.6002.24092 |
805,888 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:23 |
x86 |
Msado60.tlb |
6.0.6002.24092 |
73,728 |
21-Apr-2017 |
14:42 |
Not applicable |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.19774 |
708,608 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:55 |
x86 |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.24092 |
737,280 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:24 |
x86 |
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
Cdosys.dll |
6.6.6002.24092 |
805,888 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:23 |
x86 |
Msado60.tlb |
6.0.6002.24092 |
73,728 |
21-Apr-2017 |
14:42 |
Not applicable |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.19774 |
708,608 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:55 |
x86 |
Msado15.dll |
6.0.6002.24092 |
737,280 |
21-Apr-2017 |
15:24 |
x86 |