This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-077.

Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel-mode privileges within the context of the Service Control Manager and or corrupt memory. Impact Level: System

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/security/bulletin/ms13-077

The flaw is due to a double-free error in the Service Control Manager (services.exe) when handling service descriptions from the registry.

Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior

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

• http://secunia.com/advisories/54745
• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2872339
• http://www.osvdb.com/97137
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-077

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Updated on 2015-03-25