09 July 2009

Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX control could allow remote code execution

The following products are required to apply the latest fix from Microsoft in order to patch the security issue for video activex control:
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
How Do I Apply This Fix?

1. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972890

2. Click the "Enabled Workaround - Fix It" button. You will required to download a msi file.

3. After complete the download, just run the msi file to install the fix in your computer.

4. After that, restart your computer (even the fix does not asking for it).