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MS14-084: Vulnerability in VBScript Scripting Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3016711)
high Nessus Plugin ID 79833
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the installed VBScript Scripting Engine.Description
The installed version of the VBScript Scripting Engine is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of objects in memory. By tricking a user into viewing or opening malicious content, an attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, subject to the user's privileges.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2003, Vista, 2008, 2008 R2, and 7.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2014/ms14-084
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 79833
File Name: smb_nt_ms14-084.nasl
Version: 1.10
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/9/2014
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: 7.3
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: 12/9/2014
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/9/2014
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2014-6363
BID: 71504