VID |
26641 |
Severity |
40 |
Port |
139,445 |
Protocol |
TCP |
Class |
SMB |
Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS13-020, 2802968) for 'Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution' has not been applied. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation allocates memory. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of this condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-020
* Platforms Affected: Windows XP SP3 |
Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch(2802968) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-020 at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-020 -- OR -- Patches for Windows platforms are also available from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Windows Update detects what version of Windows you are running and offers the appropriate patch. |
Related URL |
CVE-2013-1313 (CVE) |
Related URL |
57863 (SecurityFocus) |
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