Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-037.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain knowledge of sensitive information.
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/ms11-037.mspx
Insight
The flaw is caused by an error in the way MHTML (MIME Encapsulation of Aggregate HTML) interprets MIME-formatted requests for content blocks within a document, which could allow attackers to inject a client-side script in the response of a web request run in the context of Internet Explorer by tricking a user into following a specially crafted 'MHTML:' link.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior
Microsoft Windows 2K3 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-2011-1894 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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