Description: This critical security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability in the WebDAV Mini-Redirector. 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 with full user rights. This security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying the way that the Mini-Redirector handles long pathnames.

Update type: Critical

Release date: February 12, 2008

Applies to: All

Knowledge base: support.microsoft.com/kb/946026

Download link: 32-bit | 64-bit

Comments: Here are the specifics on the vulnerabilities covered by this update:

• Mini-Redirector Heap Overflow Vulnerability - CVE-2008-0080