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Vulnerability in Windows Shell (890047) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Acertains if hotfix 890047 has been installed
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web client.
Description :
The remote version of Windows contains a flaw in the Windows Shell which
may allow a possible hacker to elevate his rights and/or execute arbitrary
code on the remote host.
To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to lure a victim into visiting
a malicious website or into opening a malicious file attachment.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-008.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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