Summary
This host is missing an important security
update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS15-012.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote
attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected 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/ms15-012
Insight
Remote code execution vulnerabilities
exists in Microsoft Compatibility Pack that is caused when Word improperly handles objects in memory while parsing specially crafted Office files.
Affected
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and check
appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2015-0063, CVE-2015-0064 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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