This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-027.

Successful exploitation will allow attackers to gain elevated privileges and execute code in the context of the LocalSystem account. 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, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms14-027

Flaw is due to an error in the 'ShellExecute' function within the Windows Shell API when handling file associations.

Microsoft Windows 8 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior

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

• http://www.osvdb.com/106904
• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2926765
• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2962123
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms14-027

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Updated on 2015-03-25