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MS12-072: Vulnerabilities in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2727528)
high Nessus Plugin ID 62904
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Synopsis
The remote host is affected by code execution vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Windows on the remote host is affected by several vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system by causing a user to browse to a specially crafted briefcase in Windows Explorer.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, and 2012.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2012/ms12-072
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 62904
File Name: smb_nt_ms12-072.nasl
Version: 1.17
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 11/14/2012
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.2
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
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: 11/13/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/13/2012
Exploitable With
Core Impact
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-1527, CVE-2012-1528