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MS12-082: Vulnerability in DirectPlay Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2770660)
high Nessus Plugin ID 63229
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host could allow arbitrary code execution.Description
The version of Windows on the remote host is affected by a heap overflow vulnerability in DirectPlay that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. Successful exploitation requires that an attacker convince a user to view a specially crafted Office document with embedded content.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/ms12-082
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 63229
File Name: smb_nt_ms12-082.nasl
Version: 1.13
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/11/2012
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: 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
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
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-1537
BID: 56839