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Unchecked Buffer in XP Shell Could Enable System Compromise (329390)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for MS Hotfix 329390, Flaw in Microsoft XP Shell

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Windows Shell.

Description :

The remote version of Windows contains a flaw in the handling of
audio files (MP3, WMA) in the Windows Shell component which may permit an
attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host with the SYSTEM
rights.

Solution :

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP :

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-072.mspx

Network Security Threat Level:

High / CVSS Base Score : 8
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 6427

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