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Microsoft Windows Object Packager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The Microsoft Windows Object Packager is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. This issue is due to how the affected component handles file extensions.

This vulnerability could let an attacker spoof dialogues, enticing a victim into installing a file that has been misrepresented. A successful attack that exploits this vulnerability could result in execution of arbitrary code. An exploit could completely compromise the affected computer.