This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-076.

Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Impact Level: System/Application

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/ms11-076

The flaw is due to Windows Media Player improperly restricting the path used when loading external libraries.

Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior. Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior. Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista.

• http://secunia.com/advisories/46404
• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2579686
• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2579692
• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms11-076

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Updated on 2015-03-25