Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-044.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to disclose potentially sensitive information.
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, http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-044
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in the application when parsing XML files with external entities. This can be exploited to disclose the contents of arbitrary files.
Affected
Microsoft Visio 2007 Service Pack 3 and prior
Microsoft Visio 2003 Service Pack 3 and prior
Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 and prior
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2013-1301 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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