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Vulnerability in TNEF Decoding in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Exchange Could Allow Remote Code Executio (902412) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Acertains the version of OutLook / Exchange
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the email client or
the email server.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of outlook or exchange which is vulnerable
to a bug in the Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF) MIME attachment
handling routine which may allow a possible hacker execute arbitrary code on the remote
host by sending a specially crafted email.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Office 2000, 2002, XP, 2003,
Exchange 5.0, 5.5 and 2000 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-003.mspx
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7.0
(AV:R/AC:L/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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