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MS04-040: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (889293)
high Nessus Plugin ID 15894
Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web client.Description
The remote host is running a version of Internet Explorer 6 SP1 that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.To exploit this flaw, an attacker would need to lure a victim on the remote system into visiting a rogue website.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000 and XP.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2004/ms04-040
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 15894
File Name: smb_nt_ms04-040.nasl
Version: 1.51
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/1/2004
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
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: 12/1/2004
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/25/2004
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2004-1050
BID: 11515