Qualys Security Advisory for Microsoft Vulnerabilities March 2004

This document is a security advisory released by Qualys on March 09, 2004, detailing new vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Windows Media Services, Outlook, and MSN Messenger. It outlines the vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft's March 2004 Security Bulletin, which could allow attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems. The advisory describes three specific vulnerabilities: one in Windows Media Services that could lead to a denial of service, another in Outlook that could allow arbitrary code execution through crafted emails, and a third in MSN Messenger that could enable information disclosure. Each vulnerability is rated by Microsoft with recommendations for patching. The advisory also provides guidance on how organizations can protect their networks by using the QualysGuard vulnerability management platform to audit for these vulnerabilities. Specific scanning instructions are included for users to identify affected systems and mitigate risks.