This host is missing an critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-038

Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and compromise a user's system. 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/ms14-038

The flaw is due to an unspecified error within Windows Journal when handling Journal (JNT) files.

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

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

• http://secunia.com/advisories/59776
• http://www.osvdb.org/108826
• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2971850
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms14-038

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Updated on 2015-03-25