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Family: Windows --> Category: infos
Vulnerability NetDDE Could Allow Code Execution (Netbios Check) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Acertains if hotfix 841533 has been installed (Netbios)
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host.
Description :
The remote version of Windows is affected by a vulnerability in
Network Dynamic Data Exchange (NetDDE).
A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the remote
host with the SYSTEM rights.
Solution :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-031.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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