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Vulnerability in DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (904706) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Acertains the presence of update 904706
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
A vulnerability in DirectShow could allow remote code execution.
Description :
The remote host contains a version of DirectX which is vulnerable
to a remote code execution flaw.
To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to send a specially
malformed .avi file to a user on the remote host and have him
open it.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-050.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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