Windows contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The issue is due to Help and Support Center not properly sanitizing user input supplied as part of the HCP:// URL variable. This may allow an attacker to include a file from a remote host that contains arbitrary commands which will be executed by the vulnerable script.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
