Host Integration Server RPC Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (956695)

Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS08-059.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow local attackers to bypass the authentication mechanism and can access administrative functionalities via a specially crafted RPC request. Impact Level: System
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-059.mspx
Insight
The issue is due to an error in the SNA Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service.
Affected
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000/2004/2006 (Server) on Windows. Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000/2004 (Client) on Windows.
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