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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Unchecked Buffer in SNMP Service Could Enable Arbitrary Code to be Run Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Acertains the presence of hotfix Q314147
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host.
Description :
A buffer overrun is present in the SNMP service on the remote host.
By sending a malformed management request, a possible hacker could cause a
denial of service and possibly cause code to run on the system in the
LocalSystem context.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000 and XP :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-006.mspx
Threat Level:
Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/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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