Microsoft Windows Active Directory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Active Directory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first need to acquire credentials to log on to an Active Directory domain. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take complete control over the 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
- Windows XP
- 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:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms11-095
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