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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.805937
Category:Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Privilege Escalation Security Advisory (3057154)
Summary:This host is missing an important security; update according to Microsoft advisory 3057154.
Description:Summary:
This host is missing an important security
update according to Microsoft advisory 3057154.

Vulnerability Insight:
The error exists as Microsoft Malicious
Software Removal Tool (MSRT) fails to properly handle a race condition involving
a DLL-planting scenario.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow attackers
to gain elevated privileges on the affected machine.

Affected Software/OS:
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool versions prior to 5.26.11603.0.

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.

CVSS Score:
6.9

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-2418
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163755/Microsoft-Windows-Malicious-Software-Removal-Tool-Privilege-Escalation.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032901
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