A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows OLE fails to properly validate user input. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious code. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open a specially crafted file or a program, causing Windows to execute arbitrary code. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows OLE validates user input.
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