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Vulnerabilities in HyperTerminal (873339) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks the remote registry for MS04-043
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through HyperTerminal.
Description :
The remote host contains a version of the HyperTerminal software which
is vulnerable to a security flaw which may allow a possible hacker to execute
arbitrary code on the remote host by tricking a victim into using Hyperterminal
to log into a rogue host.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-043.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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