Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-005.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow local attackers to run arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system. An attacker can gain administrative rights.
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/ms12-005
Insight
The flaw is due to an error within the Windows Packager when loading ClickOnce applications embedded in Microsoft Office files.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior.
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior.
Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior.
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-0013 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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