Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-071.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by enticing an unsuspecting victim to open a file on a remote SMB or WebDAV share.
Impact Level: System
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/ms11-071
Insight
The flaw exists when specific Windows components incorrectly restrict the path used for loading external libraries. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to open a file on a remote SMB or WebDAV share.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior.
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior.
Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior.
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2011-1991 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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