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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Buffer Overflow in Windows Troubleshooter ActiveX Control (826232) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for hotfix Q826232
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through web client.
Description :
The remote host contains a version of the Troubleshooter ActiveX control
module which is vulnerable to a security flaw which may allow a possible hacker
to execute arbitrary code on the remote host by constructing a malicious
web page and entice a victim to visit this web page.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-042.mspx
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 8
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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