Windows DirectPlay vulnerability could allow remote code execution
Report ID: MS201212006
Date Published: 12 December 2012
Criticality: Important
Compromise Type: remote-code-execution
Compromise From: remote
Affected Product/Component:
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8
Windows Server 2012
Summary
A vulnerability in Windows DirectPlay could upon successful exploitation, allow an attacker to execute code on an affected system.
Detailed Description
Microsoft has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Windows DirectPlay. The vulnerability was caused by improper handling of specially crafted office documents, and can be exploited into allowing an attacker to execute code and take control of a system.
Through the update, a necessary correction has been made to the way that Windows DirectPlay handles content. Users are recommended to install the latest update onto their system as a protection measure against possible exploit attempts.
CVE Reference
CVE-2012-1537
Solution
Install the latest security patch for applicable system, available for download from (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-082)
F-Secure Health Check
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