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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Buffer overrun in Windows Shell (821557) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for hotfix Q823980
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Explorer.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of Windows which has a flaw in
its shell. A possible hacker could exploit it by creating a malicious Desktop.ini
file which triggers the flaw, and put it on a shared folder and wait
for someone to browse it.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-027.mspx
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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