Remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Components - MS11-071ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:2252 | Date: (C)2011-09-14 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS11-071. The update is required to fix a remote code execution vulnerability.Flaws are present in the Windows components, which fails to handle legitimate rich test format files, text files and .doc files present in the same network directory as a specially crafted dynamic link library file. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to take complete control of an affected system.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |