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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.900273
Category:Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (2508062)
Summary:This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft; Bulletin MS11-017.
Description:Summary:
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft
Bulletin MS11-017.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw is caused by the way Windows Remote Desktop Client handles loading
of DLL files. Remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user
to open a legitimate Remote Desktop configuration file (.rdp) that
is located in the same network directory as a specially crafted dynamic
link library (DLL) file.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation could allow authenticated attackers to execute
arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Affected Software/OS:
Remote Desktop Connection 5.2 Client

- Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior

Remote Desktop Connection 6.0/6.1 Client

- Windows XP Service Pack 3

- Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior

- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior

- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior

Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 Client

- Windows 7

- Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior

- Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.

CVSS Score:
9.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2011-0029
Cert/CC Advisory: TA11-067A
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-067A.html
Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS11-017
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-017
http://osvdb.org/71014
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12480
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025172
http://secunia.com/advisories/43628
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0616
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2011 Greenbone AG

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