Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-025.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
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/ms12-025
Insight
The flaw is due to an error within the .NET CRL (Common Language Runtime) when handling certain parameters passed to a function and can be exploited via a specially crafted web page.
Affected
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-0163 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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