Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-030.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attacker gain access to and modify potentially sensitive RDP information during an active session.
Impact Level: 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/library/security/ms14-030
Insight
Flaw is due Remote Desktop does not use robust encryption for an RDP session.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 8 x32/x64
Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2014-0296 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.1
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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