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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerability in ART Image Rendering Could Allow Remote Code Execution (918439) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Acertains the presence of update 918439
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 Windows which contains a flaw
in the Hyperlink Object Library.
A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the
remote host.
To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to construct a malicious
hyperlink and lure a victim into clicking it.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-022.mspx
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5.6
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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