Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in OLE Automation - MS08-008ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:3302 | Date: (C)2011-12-07 (M)2022-04-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS08-008. The update is required to fix remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation, which fails to handle a specially crafted Web page. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain the same user rights as the logged-on user.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Product: |
Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 |