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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Cumulative patch for Windows Media Player Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks the version of Media Player
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the media player.
Description :
The remote version of Windows Media Player is vulnerable to various flaws :
- A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code when sending a
badly formed file
- A local attacker may gain SYSTEM rights
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-032.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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