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MS12-078: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2783534)
critical Nessus Plugin ID 63225
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by remote code execution vulnerabilities.Description
The remote Windows host is affected by the following remote code execution vulnerabilities :- An OpenType Font parsing vulnerability exists due to the way OpenType font files are handled. (CVE-2012-2556)
- A TrueType Font parsing vulnerability exists due to the way TrueType font files are handled.(CVE-2012-4786)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, and 2012.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2012/ms12-078
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 63225
File Name: smb_nt_ms12-078.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/11/2012
Updated: 12/4/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 8.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-4786
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: 12/11/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/11/2012
Exploitable With
Core Impact
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-2556, CVE-2012-4786