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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Task Scheduler Vulnerability (841873) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for ms04-022 over the registry
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web client.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of Windows which contains a flaw in
the task scheduler which may lead to arbitrary execution of commands
on the remote host.
To exploit this vulnerability, a possible hacker would need to lure a user on
the remote host to take certain steps to execute a .job file, or to visit
a rogue web site, then he may be able to execute arbitrary commands on the
remote host.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000 and XP :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-022.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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