This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-031.

Successful exploitation will allow attackers to cause denial of service condition.

Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms14-031

Flaw is due to some error within the Windows TCP/IP networking protocol which allows processing of crafted packets.

Microsoft Windows 8 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior

Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.

• http://www.osvdb.com/107829
• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2957189
• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2961858
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms14-031

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Updated on 2015-03-25