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MS08-069: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (955218)
high Nessus Plugin ID 34744
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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, Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 34744
File Name: smb_nt_ms08-069.nasl
Version: 1.30
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 11/12/2008
Updated: 8/5/2020
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
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:/a:microsoft:xml_core_services
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 11/11/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/4/2007