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Family: Windows --> Category: infos
Microsoft Shlwapi.dll Malformed HTML form tag DoS Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for the version of shlwapi.dll
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to crash the remote web client.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of the shlwapi.dll which crashes
when processing a malformed HTML form.
A possible hacker may use this flaw to prevent the users of this host from
working properly.
To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to send a malformed
HTML file to the remote user, either by e-mail or by making him
visit a rogue web site.
Solution :
None
Threat Level:
Low / CVSS Base Score : 3
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:N/A:P/I:N/B:A)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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