Microsoft Outlook SMB Attachment Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (978212)

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Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS10-045.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted email attachment to an affected system. 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://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-045.mspx
Insight
The flaw is caused by an error when processing file attachments which are attached using the 'ATTACH_BY_REFERENCE' value of the 'PR_ATTACH_METHOD' property.
Affected
Microsoft Office Outlook 2002/2003/2007
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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