This host is missing a important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-041.

Successful exploitation will allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, execute code within the context of the logged on user and take complete control of an affected system. Impact Level: System

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/library/security/ms14-041

Flaw is due to an error in the way DirectShow handles objects in the memory.

Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows 8 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.

• http://www.osvdb.com/108830
• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2972280
• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2973932
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms14-041

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Updated on 2015-03-25