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Non administrators can shut down Windows XP SP1 thru TSShutdn.exe (889323) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks the remote registry for KB 889323
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to shutdown the remote host.
Description :
The remote version of Microsoft Windows XP SP1 lacks the security update
889323.
A non-administrative user can remotely shut down the remote host by using
the TSShutdn.exe command.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP :
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889323/
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:C/I:N/B:A)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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