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CVE-2012-0002 is a critical vulnerability addressed by Microsoft security bulletin MS12-020. This issue affects Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends a sequence of specially crafted RDP packets to an affected system. Proof-of-concept code demonstrating denial of service has been publicly released, though Microsoft has not confirmed public code for remote code execution. The security update MS12-020 protects against attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Microsoft also provided a one-click Fix It tool to help mitigate risk for customers who cannot immediately deploy the update. Administrators are urged to apply MS12-020 as soon as possible to protect their systems.
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Proof-of-Concept Code available for MS12-020
On March 15, we became aware of public proof-of-concept code that results in denial of service for the issue addressed by MS12-020, which we released Tuesday. We continue to watch the threat landscape and we are not aware of public proof-of-concept code that results in remote code execution...- News
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