This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-021.

Successful exploitation could allow attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. 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://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-021

The flaw is due to the application loading add-ins from insecure paths. This can be exploited to gain additional privileges by placing malicious add- ins in certain directories and tricking a user into starting Visual Studio.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 SP 1 and prior Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 SP 1 and prior

• http://secunia.com/advisories/48396
• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2645410
• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2669970
• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-021
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1026792

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Updated on 2015-03-25