This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-002.

Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. Impact Level: System

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/ms12-002

The flaw is due to the way that Windows registers and uses Windows Object Packager. This can be exploited to load an executable file (packager.exe) in an insecure manner by tricking a user into opening a Publisher file '.pub' containing an embedded packaged object located on a remote WebDAV or SMB share.

Windows Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior. Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior.

• http://secunia.com/advisories/45189/
• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-002
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1026494

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Updated on 2015-03-25