Microsoft Data Access Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (2560656)

Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-059.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a Microsoft Excel file (.xlsx) located on a remote WebDAV or SMB share. 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/ms11-059.mspx
Insight
The flaws are due when the Windows Data Access Tracing component incorrectly restricts the path used for loading external libraries.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior.
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