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IE VBScript Handling patch (Q318089) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Acertains whether the IE VBScript Handling patch (Q318089) is installed
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Local files can be retrieved through the web client.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of Internet Explorer which is vulnerable to
a flaw which may allow a possible hacker to read local files on the remote host.
To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to lure a victim on the remote
system into visiting a rogue website.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for the Windows NT, 2000 and XP :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-009.mspx
Threat Level:
Low / CVSS Base Score : 3
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:C)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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