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MS10-062

 
Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Type:Vulnerability
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP

worm, Trojan or backdoor. It is a critical vulnerability in MPEG-4 codec on Windows 2008/vISTA/2003/XP computers, which allows arbitrary code to be remotely executed in the vulnerable computer.

If exploited successfully, MS10-062 allows hackers to gain remote control of the affected computer with the same privileges as the logged on user. If this user had administrator rights, the hacker could take complete control of the system: create, modify or delete files, install programs, create new user accounts, etc.

This vulnerability is usually exploited by creating a specially crafted media file and sending it via email or by hosting a website that contains specially crafted content and enticing users to access it.

 

If you have a Windows 2008/Vista/2003/XP computer, it is recommended to download and apply the security patch for this vulnerability. Click here to access the web page for downloading the patch.