Microsoft Windows Data Access Components Vulnerability
RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Data Access Components accesses an object in memory that has been improperly initialized. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code on the target 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 Window XP
- Microsoft Window Vista
- Microsoft Window 7
- Microsoft Server 2003
- Microsoft Server 2008
- Microsoft 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/MS12-045
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