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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Windows : Microsoft Bulletins >> Buffer Overrun in the ListBox and in the ComboBox (824141) Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Buffer Overrun in the ListBox and in the ComboBox (824141) |
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Checks for hotfix Q824141 Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : A local user can elevate his rights. Description : A vulnerability exists because the ListBox control and the ComboBox control both call a function, which is located in the User32.dll file, that contains a buffer overrun. A possible hacker who had the ability to log on to a system interactively could run a program that could send a specially-crafted Windows message to any applications that have implemented the ListBox control or the ComboBox control, causing the application to take any action a possible hacker specified. A possible hacker must have valid logon credentials to exploit the vulnerability. This vulnerability could not be exploited remotely. Solution : Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-045.mspx Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:R/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N) Networks Security ID: 8827 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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