Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-049.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information that may aid in further 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/ms11-049.mspx
Insight
The flaw is due to an error when resolving XML external entities in a Web Service Discovery file ('.disco') and can be exploited to disclose the contents of arbitrary files.
Affected
Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management Studio Express
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2011-1280 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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