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MS12-048: Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2691442)
high Nessus Plugin ID 59911
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Windows handles file and directory names.By tricking a user into opening a file or directory with a specially crafted name, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the remote host subject to the privileges of the user.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2012/ms12-048
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 59911
File Name: smb_nt_ms12-048.nasl
Version: 1.9
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 7/11/2012
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/10/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/10/2012
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-0175
BID: 54307