Remote Code Execution vulnerability in DirectX - MS08-033ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:2993 | Date: (C)2011-11-15 (M)2022-10-10 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS08-033. The update is required to fix remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in Microsoft DirectX, which fails to handle a specially crafted media file. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to install programs, view, change, or delete data or create new accounts with full user rights.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |