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MS07-048: Vulnerabilities in Windows Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution (938123)
medium Nessus Plugin ID 25901
Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Desktop Gadgets.Description
The remote version of Microsoft Windows is missing a critical security update that fixes several vulnerabilities in the Desktop Gadgets.An attacker may exploit these flaws to execute arbitrary code on the remote host. To exploit this flaw, an attacker would need to lure the user into adding a malicious RSS feed or mail contact or using a malicious weather link.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2007/ms07-048
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 25901
File Name: smb_nt_ms07-048.nasl
Version: 1.30
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 8/16/2007
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.5
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/14/2007
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/14/2007