Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-022.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
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/ms12-022
Insight
The flaw is due to the way that Microsoft Expression Design handles the loading of DLL files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
Affected
Microsoft Expression Design
Microsoft Expression Design 2
Microsoft Expression Design 3
Microsoft Expression Design 4
Microsoft Expression Design Service Pack 1
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-0016 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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