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Microsoft Server Message Block Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 14 Aug 2015 Release Date: 12 Aug 2015 3131 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS

An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows that is caused when Server Message Block (SMB) improperly handles certain logging activities, resulting in memory corruption. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008

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