This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-017.

Successful exploitation could allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Impact Level: System

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/MS11-017.mspx

The flaw is caused by the way Windows Remote Desktop Client handles loading of DLL files. Remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user to open a legitimate Remote Desktop configuration file (.rdp) that is located in the same network directory as a specially crafted dynamic link library (DLL) file.

Remote Desktop Connection 5.2 Client - Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior Remote Desktop Connection 6.0/6.1 Client - Windows XP Service Pack 3 - Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior - Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior - Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 Client - Windows 7 - Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior - Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior

• http://secunia.com/advisories/43628
• http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-017.mspx

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Updated on 2015-03-25