Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-083.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
Impact Level: System
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/ms12-083
Insight
The flaw is due to error in the IP-HTTPS component, which fails to validate the certificates. This can lead to a revoked certificate being considered as valid.
Affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-2549 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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