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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 >> Flaw in WinXP Help center could enable file deletion Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Flaw in WinXP Help center could enable file deletion |
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Checks for MS Hotfix Q328940 Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : Arbitrary files can be deleted on the remote host through the web client. Description : There is a security vulnerability in the remote Windows XP Help and Support Center which can be exploited by a possible hacker to delete arbitrary file on this host. To do so, a possible hacker needs to create malicious web pages that must be visited by the owner of the remote system. Solution : Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP and 2000 : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-060.mspx Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:N/A:N/I:C/B:I) Networks Security ID: 5478 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005-2007 Tenable Network Security |
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Mainframe, DEC, VAX, AS 400 |
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