Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Components Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (2839894)

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Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-050.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges, resulting in complete compromise of the target. 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, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-050
Insight
The vulnerability is caused due to improper memory operations performed by the affected software when deleting printer connections.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 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
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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