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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.807586
Category:Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (3156987)
Summary:This host is missing a critical security; update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS16-057.
Description:Summary:
This host is missing a critical security
update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS16-057.

Vulnerability Insight:
Flaw exists when windows Shell
improperly handles objects in memory.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow remote
attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application
and failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Software/OS:
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64

- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

- Microsoft Windows 10 x32/x64

- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1511 x32/x64

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

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-0179
BugTraq ID: 89868
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89868
Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS16-057
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-057
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035825
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