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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Buffer Overrun in Messenger Service (828035) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for hotfix Q828035
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host.
Description :
The remote version of Windows contains a Heap Overflow in the Messenger
service which may allow a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code on the
remote host with the SYSTEM rights.
A series of worms (Gaobot, Agobot, ...) are known to exploit this
vulnerability in the wild.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-043.mspx
Threat Level:
Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/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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