This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-056.

Successful exploits allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running an application that uses DirectShow. Failed attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. Impact Level: System/Application

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/MS13-056

Flaw due to improper handling of malicious Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) files.

Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior

• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2845187
• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-056
• http://www.securelist.com/en/advisories/54061
• http://www.symantec.com/security_response/vulnerability.jsp?bid=60979&om_rssid=sr-advisories

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Updated on 2015-03-25