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MS04-034: Vulnerability in zipped folders may allow code execution (873376)
high Nessus Plugin ID 15459
Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Explorer.Description
The remote version of Windows is vulnerable to a bug in the way it handles compressed (zipped) folders, that could in turn be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.To exploit this flaw, an attacker would need to send a specially crafted .zip file to a victim on the remote host and wait for him to browse the file using the Windows Explorer.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP and 2003.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2004/ms04-034
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 15459
File Name: smb_nt_ms04-034.nasl
Version: 1.31
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 10/12/2004
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 10/12/2004
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/12/2004
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2004-0575
BID: 11382