Detections
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MS06-078: Vulnerability in Windows Media Format Could Allow Remote Code Execution (923689/925398)
high Nessus Plugin ID 23838
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the Media Format Series.Description
The remote host is running Windows Media Player/Series.There is a vulnerability in the remote version of this software which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
To exploit this flaw, one attacker would need to set up a rogue ASF/ASX file and send it to a victim on the remote host.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2006/ms06-078
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 23838
File Name: smb_nt_ms06-78.nasl
Version: 1.36
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/12/2006
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.5
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Temporal Score: 6.5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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: 12/12/2006
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/22/2006
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2006-4702, CVE-2006-6134