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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerability in HTML Help Could Allow Code Execution (840315) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks for ms04-023 over the registry
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web client.
Description :
The remote host is subject to two vulnerabilities in the HTML Help and showHelp
modules, which could allow a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote
host.
To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to set up a rogue website
containing a malicious showHelp URL, and would need to lure a user on the
remote host to visit it. Once the user visits the web site, a buffer overflow
would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the rights
of the victim user.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-023.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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