| Description: | Summary:
This host is missing a critical security
update according to Microsoft KB4074596
Vulnerability Insight:
Multiple flaws exist due to:
- The scripting engine improperly handles objects in memory in Microsoft
browsers.
- The Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory.
- The Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver improperly handles
objects in memory.
- The VBScript improperly discloses the contents of its memory.
- The NTFS improperly handles objects.
- Microsoft has deprecated the Document Signing functionality in XPS Viewer.
- The AppContainer improperly implements constrained impersonation.
Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow an
attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability gain the same user
rights as the current user, run arbitrary code in kernel mode, obtain
information to further compromise the user's system, cause the affected system
to stop responding until it is manually restarted, spoof content, perform
phishing attacks, or otherwise manipulate content of a document.
Affected Software/OS:
- Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
- Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.
CVSS Score:
9.3
CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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