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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Flaw in Microsoft VM (816093) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for the version of the remote VM
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the VM.
Description :
The remote host is running a Microsoft VM machine which has a bug
in its bytecode verifier which may allow a remote attacker to execute
arbitrary code on this host, with the rights of the user running the VM.
To exploit this vulnerability, a possible hacker would need to send a malformed
applet to a user on this host, and have him execute it. The malicious
applet would then be able to execute code outside the sandbox of the VM.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for the Windows VM :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-011.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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