Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.804295
Category:	Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:	Microsoft Windows Shell Handler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (2962488)
Summary:	This host is missing an important security; update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-027.
Description:	Summary: This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-027. Vulnerability Insight: Flaw is due to an error in the 'ShellExecute' function within the Windows Shell API when handling file associations. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow attackers to gain elevated privileges and execute code in the context of the LocalSystem account. Affected Software/OS: - Microsoft Windows 8 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 - Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior - Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior - Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Service Pack 1 and prior - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Solution: The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information. CVSS Score: 7.2 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2014-1807 BugTraq ID: 67276 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67276 Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS14-027 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-027
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