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Vulnerability NetDDE Could Allow Code Execution (Netbios Check)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if hotfix 841533 has been installed (Netbios)

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host.

Description :

The remote version of Windows is affected by a vulnerability in
Network Dynamic Data Exchange (NetDDE).

A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the remote
host with the SYSTEM rights.

Solution :

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-031.mspx

Network Security Threat Level:

Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 11372

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