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Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (889293) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks for hotfix 889293
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 running a version of Internet Explorer 6 SP1 which is
vulnerable to a vulnerability which may allow a possible hacker to execute arbitrary
code on the remote host.
To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to lure a victim on the remote
system into visiting a rogue website.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000 and XP :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-040.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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