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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerability in Web View Could Allow Code Execution (894320) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Acertains the presence of KB894320
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 Microsoft Windows which contains a
security flaw in the Web View of the Windows Explorer which may allow an
attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
To succeed, the attacker would have to send a rogue file to a user of the
remote computer and have it preview it using the Web View with the Windows
Explorer.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a patch for Windows 2000 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-024.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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