Summary
This host is missing a critical security
update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-084.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote
attackers to execute arbitrary code and corrupt memory.
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,
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/MS14-084
Insight
The flaw is due to error in Microsoft VBScript
Engine triggered when user-supplied input is not properly sanitized.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Service Pack 1 and prior.
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and
check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2014-6363 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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