83750 : Microsoft Windows Gadgets Unspecified Remote Code Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2012-07-10

Description

Microsoft Windows Gadgets contains an unspecified flaw that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. If the currently logged in user has administrative rights this flaw may allow the attacker to gain complete access to the user's system. No further details have been provided.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Attack Type Unknown
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Private
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Microsoft Corporation	Windows Vista	SP2
		x64 Edition SP2
	Windows 7	for x64-based Systems
		for x64-based Systems SP1
		for 32-bit Systems
		for 32-bit Systems SP1

References

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 2719662
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2719662
Vendor URL: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/personalize/gadgets

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