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Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 15 Jul 2015 15:11 Release Date: 15 Jul 2015 3230 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS
  1. Windows DLL Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows improperly handles the loading of dynamic link library (DLL) files. An attacker who successfully exploited the 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.
  2. DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows Media Device Manager improperly handles the loading of certain specially crafted 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.

Impact

  • Elevation of Privilege

System / Technologies affected

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Solutions

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