Summary
This host is missing a important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-065.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to cause denial of service condition.
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/ms13-065
Insight
Flaw is due to an error within the TCP/IP stack when handling ICMPv6 packets.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition 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-2013-3183 -
CVSS Base Score: 7.8
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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