Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-032.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to bypass certain security restrictions and gain escalated privileges.
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://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-032
Insight
The flaws are due to the way,
- Windows Firewall handles outbound broadcast packets.
- Windows TCP/IP stack handles the binding of an IPv6 address to a local interface.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
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-2012-0174, CVE-2012-0179 -
CVSS Base Score: 7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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