Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-069.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system.
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://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms12-069.mspx
Insight
The flaw is present due to an error in Kerberos implementation which fails to properly handle a specially crafted session.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 and prior
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-2551 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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