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MS SMTP Vulnerability (885881)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks the remote SMTP daemon version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a version of Microsoft SMTP server which is
vulnerable to a buffer overflow issue.

A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the remote
host with the rights of the SMTP server process.

Solution : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-035.mspx
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 11374

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