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Microsoft Sidebar and Gadgets Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (2719662)
Information
Severity
Severity
Critical
Family
Family
Windows
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
9.3
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
11 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
This host is installed with Microsoft Windows Sidebar and Gadgets and is prone to remote code execution vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
Windows Sidebar when running insecure Gadgets allows an attacker to run arbitrary code.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior
Solution
Solution
Apply the patch from the referenced advisory.