Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
15 Aug 2012 16:50
Release Date:
15 Aug 2012
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Remote Desktop Protocol accesses an object in memory after it has been deleted. 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
- Windows XP
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/ms12-053
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