Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-049.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.
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/ms12-049
Insight
Microsoft Windows contains a flaw related to the Transport Layer Security (TLS) Handshake Protocol when the Cipher-block chaining (CBC) mode of operation is used. This flaw may allow a remote attacker to gain access to decrypted traffic.
Affected
Microsoft Windows XP x32 Edition Service Pack 3 and prior Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 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
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-1870 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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