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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerabilities in TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (893066) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks the remote registry for 893066
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host due to a flaw in the
TCP/IP stack.
Description :
The remote host runs a version of Windows which has a flaw in its TCP/IP
stack.
The flaw may allow a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM
rights on the remote host, or to perform a denial of service attack
against the remote host.
Proof of concept code is available to perform a Denial of Service against
a vulnerable system.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-019.mspx
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 9
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:C/I:P/B:A)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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