This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-023.

Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a Word file from a network share or via a malicious Office document. Impact Level: System/Application

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/MS11-023.mspx

The flaws are caused by, - an error in a shared component that incorrectly restricts the path used for loading external libraries. - an error when dereferencing data structures within Office files containing graphic objects.

Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2

• http://secunia.com/advisories/44015/
• http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-023.mspx
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0942

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Updated on 2015-03-25