Vulnerabilities in Event System Could Allow Remote Code Execution - MS08-049ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:2619 | Date: (C)2011-10-27 (M)2022-10-10 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS08-049. The update is required to fix remote code execution vulnerabilities. The flaws are present in Microsoft Windows Event System, which fails to handle per-user subscriptions correctly. Successful exploitation allows attackers to gain complete control of an affected system.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |