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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (928255) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Acertains the presence of update 928255
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Vulnerabilities in the Windows Shell may allow a user to elevate his
rights.
Description :
The remote version of Windows contains a version of the Windows Shell
which contains a vulnerability in the way it performs detection and
registration of new hardware.
An authenticated user may exploit this vulnerability to elevate his
rights.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-006.mspx
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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