Detections
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MS11-017: Vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop Connection Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2508062)
high Nessus Plugin ID 52585
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Synopsis
It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote host through the Remote Desktop client.Description
The remote host contains a version of the Remote Desktop client that incorrectly restricts the path used for loading external libraries.If an attacker can trick a user on the affected system into opening a specially crafted .rdp file located in the same network directory as a specially crafted dynamic link library (DLL) file, this issue could be leveraged to execute arbitrary code subject to the user's privileges.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 2008, and 2008 R2.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2011/ms11-017
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 52585
File Name: smb_nt_ms11-017.nasl
Version: 1.19
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 3/8/2011
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 7.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.7
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 Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/8/2011
Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/8/2011
Exploitable With
Core Impact
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2011-0029
BID: 46678