Skip to main content

Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 12 Mar 2015 Release Date: 11 Mar 2015 3789 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS
  1. WTS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Text Services improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the logged-on user.
  2. DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows improperly handles the loading of DLL files. 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. 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
  • Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.


Vulnerability Identifier


Source


Related Link