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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Security Update for Microsoft Windows (840987) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Acertains if hotfix 840987 has been installed
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host.
Description :
The remote host is missing a security update for Microsoft Windows (840987).
The missing security update fixes issues in the following areas :
- Window Management
- Virtual DOS Machine
- Graphics Rendering Engine
- Windows Kernel
A local attacker may exploit any of these vulnerabilities to cause a local
denial of service or obtain higher rights on the remote host.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-032.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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