Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-014.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attackers to load arbitrary libraries by tricking a user into opening an AVI file located on a remote WebDAV or SMB share via an application using the filter.
Impact Level: System/Application
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/ms12-014
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in 'Indeo' filter, it is loading libraries (e.g. iacenc.dll) in an insecure manner.
Affected
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2010-3138 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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