Microsoft Visual Studio Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability

Summary
This host is installed with Microsoft Visual Studio and is prone to insecure library loading vulnerability. This NVT has been replaced by NVT secpod_ms11-025.nasl (OID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.900285).
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow the attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks. Impact Level: 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/MS11-025.mspx
Insight
The flaw is due to 'ATL MFC Trace Tool'(AtlTraceTool8.exe) loading libraries in an insecure manner. This can be exploited to load arbitrary libraries by tricking a user into opening a TRC file located on a remote WebDAV or SMB share.
Affected
Microsoft Visual Studio
References

Updated on 2017-03-28