This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-049

Successful exploitation will allow attackers to gain escalated privileges. Impact Level: System

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/en-us/security/bulletin/ms14-049

Flaw exists due to an error within the Windows Installer Service when handling a repair of a previously installed application

Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows 8 x32/x64 Windows 8.1 x32/x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2012/R2

Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.

• http://secunia.com/advisories/60674
• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2918614
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/MS14-049

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Updated on 2017-03-28