Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-096.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user, which may lead to a complete compromise of an affected computer.
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/ms13-096
Insight
The flaw is due to an error when handling TIFF files within the Microsoft Graphics Component (GDI+) and can be exploited to cause a memory corruption.
Affected
Microsoft Lync 2010
Microsoft Lync 2013
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2013-3906 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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