Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft advisory (2916652).
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2916652
Insight
The flaw is due to DG Tresor which improperly issued a subordinate CA certificate
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVSS Base Score: 6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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