Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-068.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attacker to cause the system to stop responding or system to restart.
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://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms11-068.mspx
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in the kernel when parsing meta data information in files.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 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-2011-1971 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.7
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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