Vulnerability in DirectPlay Could Allow Remote Code Execution - MS12-082| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:8181 | Date: (C)2012-12-12 (M)2022-10-10 |
| Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft bulletin, MS12-082. The update is required to fix remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in Windows DirectPlay, which fails to properly handle specially crafted office documents. Successful exploitation allows attackers to run arbitrary code as the current user.
| Platform: |
| Microsoft Windows 7 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
| Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
| Microsoft Windows 8 |
