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MS12-024: Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2653956)
high Nessus Plugin ID 58656
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host has a code execution vulnerability.Description
The version of Windows running on the remote host has vulnerabilities in the Windows Authenticode Signature mechanism. Modifying an existing signed executable can result in arbitrary code execution.A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into executing or opening a maliciously crafted file.
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/ms12-024
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 58656
File Name: smb_nt_ms12-024.nasl
Version: 1.16
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 4/11/2012
Updated: 6/8/2022
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-0151
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: 4/10/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/10/2012
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 6/22/2022
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-0151
BID: 52868