Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS10-094.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to load crafted DLL file and execute any code it contained.
Impact Level: System
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS10-094.mspx
Insight
The flaw is present when the Windows Media Encoder incorrectly restricts the path used for loading external libraries. An attacker could convince a user to open a legitimate '.prx' file that is located in the same network directory as a specially crafted dynamic link library (DLL) file.
Affected
Windows Media Encoder 9 with
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior.
Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior.
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1/2 and prior.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1/2 and prior.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2010-3965 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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