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MS12-023: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2675157)

high Nessus Plugin ID 58655

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Synopsis

The remote host is affected by code execution vulnerabilities.

Description

The remote host is missing Internet Explorer (IE) Security Update 2675157.

The installed version of IE is affected by several vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2.

See Also

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-065/

https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522394/30/0/threaded

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2012/ms12-023

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 58655

File Name: smb_nt_ms12-023.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 4/11/2012

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

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:/a:microsoft:ie, cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/10/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/10/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-0168, CVE-2012-0169, CVE-2012-0170, CVE-2012-0171, CVE-2012-0172

BID: 52889, 52890, 52904, 52905, 52906

MSFT: MS12-023

MSKB: 2675157