MS12-024: Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2653956)

high Nessus Plugin ID 58656

Synopsis

The remote Windows host has a code execution vulnerability.

Description

The version of Windows running on the remote host has vulnerabilities in the Windows Authenticode Signature mechanism. Modifying an existing signed executable can result in arbitrary code execution.

A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into executing or opening a maliciously crafted file.

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/ms12-024

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 58656

File Name: smb_nt_ms12-024.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 4/11/2012

Updated: 6/8/2022

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 8.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-0151

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/10/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/10/2012

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 6/22/2022

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-0151

BID: 52868

IAVA: 2012-A-0060

MSFT: MS12-024

MSKB: 2653956