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MS07-042: Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (936227)
high Nessus Plugin ID 25880
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web or email client.Description
The remote host is running a version of Windows that contains a flaw in the Windows XML Core Services.An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code on the remote host by constructing a malicious script and enticing a victim to visit a website or view a specially crafted email message.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2007/ms07-042
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 25880
File Name: smb_nt_ms07-042.nasl
Version: 1.40
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 8/14/2007
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:/a:microsoft:xml_core_services
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/14/2007
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/14/2007
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2007-2223
BID: 25301