Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-075.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the vulnerable application.
Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms11-075
Insight
The flaw is due to a way that the Microsoft Active Accessibility component handles the loading of DLL files. This can be exploited to load arbitrary libraries by tricking a user into opening a file located on a remote WebDAV or SMB share.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior
Microsoft Windows 2K3 Service Pack 2 and prior
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2011-1247 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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