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MS08-073: Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities (958215)
high Nessus Plugin ID 35072
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web client.Description
The remote host is missing the IE cumulative security update 958215.The remote version of IE is vulnerable to several flaws that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista and 2008.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2008/ms08-073
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 35072
File Name: smb_nt_ms08-073.nasl
Version: 1.27
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/10/2008
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
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 Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/9/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/9/2008
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-4258, CVE-2008-4259, CVE-2008-4260, CVE-2008-4261