Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-099.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in denial-of-service conditions.
Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms11-099
Insight
Multiple flaws are due to the way Internet Explorer handles, - the XSS filter,
- loading of external libraries ie .DLL files and
- the content settings supplied by the Web server.
Affected
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2011-1992, CVE-2011-2019, CVE-2011-3404 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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