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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 Windows Shell (839645) Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Buffer overrun in Windows Shell (839645) |
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Checks for ms04-024 over the registry Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : It is possible to execute commands on the remote host. Description : The remote host is running a version of Windows which has a flaw in its shell. A possible hacker could persuade a user on the remote host to execute a rogue program by using a CLSID instead of a file type, thus fooling the user into thinking that he will not execute an application but simply open a document. Solution : Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-024.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: 9510 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004-2007 Tenable Network Security |
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