Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-010.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to corrupt memory by the execution of arbitrary code, bypass certain security restrictions and compromise a user's 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, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms14-010
Insight
Multiple flaws are due to,
- An unspecified error exists during validation of local file installation and secure creation of registry keys.
- An error within the VBScript engine.
- Multiple unspecified errors.
Affected
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x/10.x/11.x
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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