Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Cinepak Codec (982665)

Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS10-055.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. 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://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-055.mspx
Insight
The Cinepak Codec applications fails to perform adequate boundary checks while handling supported format files.
Affected
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior. Microsoft Windows Vista service Pack 2 and prior. Microsoft Windows 7
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