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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerability in Embedded Web Fonts Could Allow Remote Code Execution (908519) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Acertains the presence of update 908519
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host by sending a malformed file
to a victim.
Description :
The remote version of Microsoft Windows contains a flaw in the Embedded Web
Font engine.
A possible hacker may execute arbitrary code on the remote host by constructing a
malicious web page and entice a victim to visit this web page or by sending
a malicious font file.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-002.mspx
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7.0
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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