Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-085.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attacker to execute the arbitrary code or compromise a user's system.
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/ms11-085.mspx
Insight
The flaw is due to Windows Mail and Windows Meeting Space loading certain libraries in an insecure manner. This can be exploited to load arbitrary libraries by tricking a user into opening an EML or WCINV file located on a remote WebDAV or SMB share.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 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-2011-2016 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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