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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerability in Authenticode Verification Could Allow Remote Code Execution (823182) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for hotfix Q823182
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through web client.
Description :
The remote host contains a version of the Authenticode Verification module
which is vulnerable to a security flaw which may allow a possible hacker to execute
arbitrary code on the remote host by constructing a malicious web page and
entice a victim to visit this web page.
A possible hacker may also be able to exploit the vulnerability by sending a malicious
HTML email.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-041.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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