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Buffer overrun in Windows Shell (821557)
Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for hotfix Q823980

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Explorer.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of Windows which has a flaw in
its shell. A possible hacker could exploit it by creating a malicious Desktop.ini
file which triggers the flaw, and put it on a shared folder and wait
for someone to browse it.

Solution :

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP :

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-027.mspx

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Tenable Network Security
Software, Operating Systems

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