MS08-062 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Internet Printing Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (953155) - Version:2.1

Severity Rating: Important - Revision Note: V2.1 (October 16, 2008): Added entry to the section, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update, to clarify that the Windows Internet Printing service runs in the context of the Spooler service, which runs under system privileges. Also, removed references to user rights in the Executive Summary and FAQ for Integer Overflow in IPP Service Vulnerability - CVE-2008-1446 sections.Summary: This update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Windows Internet Printing Service that could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts.

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