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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Cursor and Icon Format Handling Code Execution (891711) (registry check) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks the remote registry for MS05-002
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web or email
client.
Description :
The remote host contains a version of the Windows kernel which is vulnerable
to a security flaw in the way that cursors and icons are handled. A possible hacker
may be able to execute arbitrary code on the remote host by constructing a
malicious web page and entice a victim to visit this web page. A possible hacker may
send a malicious email to the victim to exploit this flaw too.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-002.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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