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Vulnerability in OLE and COM Could Allow Code Execution (873333) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks for KB 873333 via the registry
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through explorer.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of Windows which is vulnerable to two
vulnerabilities when dealing with OLE and/or COM.
These vulnerabilities may allow a local user to escalate his rights
and allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
To exploit these flaws, a possible hacker would need to send a specially crafted
document to a victim on the remote host.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-012.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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