FYI...
Microsoft Security Advisory (2718704)
Unauthorized Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing
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https://technet.micr...dvisory/2718704
June 03, 2012 - "Microsoft is aware of active attacks using unauthorized digital certificates derived from a Microsoft Certificate Authority. An unauthorized certificate could be used to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform man-in-the-middle attacks. This issue affects all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. Microsoft is providing an update for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. The update revokes the trust of the following intermediate CA certificates:
• Microsoft Enforced Licensing Intermediate PCA (2 certificates)
• Microsoft Enforced Licensing Registration Authority CA (SHA1)
Recommendation. For supported releases of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service..."
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http://support.micro....com/kb/2718704
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https://blogs.techne...Redirected=true
3 Jun 2012 - "We recently became aware of a complex piece of targeted malware known as 'Flame' and immediately began examining the issue. As many reports assert, Flame has been used in highly sophisticated and targeted attacks and, as a result, the vast majority of customers are not at risk. Additionally, most antivirus products will detect and remove this malware. That said, our investigation has discovered some techniques used by this malware that
could also be leveraged by less sophisticated attackers to launch more widespread attacks..."
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https://blogs.techne...Redirected=true
3 Jun 2012 - "... we released Security Advisory 2718704*, notifying customers that unauthorized digital certificates have been found that chain up to a Microsoft sub-certification authority issued under the Microsoft Root Authority... we encourage all customers to apply the officially tested update to add the proper certificates to the Untrusted Certificate Store... Components of the Flame malware were signed with a certificate that chained up to the Microsoft Enforced Licensing Intermediate PCA certificate authority, and ultimately, to the Microsoft Root Authority. This code-signing certificate came by way of the Terminal Server Licensing Service that we operate to issue certificates to customers for ancillary PKI-based functions in their enterprise. Such a certificate could (without this update being applied) also allow attackers to sign code that validates as having been produced by Microsoft.
Conclusion: We recommend that all customers apply this update."
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199
Last Review: June 4, 2012 - Revision: 129.0
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http://www.securityt....com/id/1027114
Jun 4 2012
... Unauthorized digital certificates derived from these certificate authorities are being actively used in attacks.
Windows Mobile 6.x and Windows Phone 7 and 7.5 are also affected.
Impact: A remote user may be able to spoof code signing signatures.
Solution: The vendor has issued a fix (KB2718704), available via automatic update...
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https://www.f-secure...s/00002377.html
June 4, 2012
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Microsoft Security Advisory (2718704)
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http://atlas.arbor.n...dex#-2141289419
Severity:
Extreme Severity
Published: Monday, June 04, 2012 20:39
This security vulnerability is high risk and should be looked at ASAP by security teams.
Analysis: Due to the risks involved, multiple sources suggest that this issue be mitigated as soon as possible. The vulnerability has already been used in the Flame malware, which has been around for a few years. How many other potential adversaries have found and are leveraging the same security hole for their purposes is an open question.
Source:
http://technet.micro...dvisory/2718704
Source:
https://isc.sans.edu...l?storyid=13366
Last Updated: 2012-06-05 ...(Version: 4)
Source:
http://www.wired.com...-security-fail/
June 1, 2012
Mikko Hypponen, Chief Research Officer - F-Secure
Edited by AplusWebMaster, 07 June 2012 - 12:34 PM.
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