Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.902262
Category:	Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:	Microsoft Windows Shell and WordPad COM Validation Vulnerability (2405882)
Summary:	This host is missing a critical security update according to; Microsoft Bulletin MS10-083.
Description:	Summary: This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS10-083. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw is caused by an error in the way Windows Shell and WordPad validate COM object instantiation, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow remote attacker to arbitrary code by convincing a user to open a specially crafted WordPad file, or open or select a shortcut file that is present on a network or a WebDAV share. Affected Software/OS: - Microsoft Windows 7 - Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior - Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior 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-2010-1263 BugTraq ID: 40574 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40574 Cert/CC Advisory: TA10-159B http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.html Cert/CC Advisory: TA10-285A http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.html Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS10-036 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-036 Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS10-083 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-083 https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7286 http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024555
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