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MS12-081: Vulnerability in Windows File Handling Component Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2758857)
high Nessus Plugin ID 63228
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host has a remote code execution vulnerability.Description
The remote host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability that could be exploited if a user browses to a folder containing a file or subfolder with a specially crafted name. When exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could gain the same user permissions as the current user.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2012/ms12-081
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 63228
File Name: smb_nt_ms12-081.nasl
Version: 1.10
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/11/2012
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/11/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/11/2012
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-4774
BID: 56443