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Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (Cat II impact)

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Microsoft has released a security bulletin addressing a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would entice a user to visit a malicious or compromised web site or open a malicious web link sent via email. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability would allow an attacker to gain the rights of the the current user and install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts.

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Vulnerability ID: V-42580

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