Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS08-077.
Impact
Successful attack result in bypassing certain security restrictions by using web browser to directly access the vulnerable administrative functionality.
Impact Level: Application
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/ms08-077.mspx
Insight
The flaw is due to SharePoint Server does not properly restrict access to administrative portions of the application.
Affected
Microsoft Search Server 2008
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2008-4032 -
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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