Vulnerability in DirectPlay Could Allow Remote Code Execution - MS12-082ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:8181 | Date: (C)2012-12-12 (M)2022-10-10 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft bulletin, MS12-082. The update is required to fix remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in Windows DirectPlay, which fails to properly handle specially crafted office documents. Successful exploitation allows attackers to run arbitrary code as the current user.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Microsoft Windows 8 |