Microsoft Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows improperly processes certain, specially crafted Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image format files. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code as the logged-on user. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take complete control of the affected system. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS15-035
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