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Vulnerability in Korean Input Method Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (901190) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Acertains the presence of update 901190
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
A local user may elevate his rights.
Description :
The remote version of Windows contains a flaw in the Korean input method which
may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need credentials to log into the
remote host.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP and 2003 and Office 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-009.mspx
Threat Level:
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7.0
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/I:C/A:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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