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MS09-046: Vulnerability in DHTML Editing Component ActiveX Control Could Allow Remote Code Execution (956844)
high Nessus Plugin ID 40889
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through an ActiveX control.Description
The remote host is missing Security Update 956844. The DHTML Editing Component ActiveX Control on the remote host has a remote code execution vulnerability. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into viewing a specially crafted web page, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP, and 2003.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 40889
File Name: smb_nt_ms09-046.nasl
Version: 1.22
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 9/8/2009
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: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2009-2519
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: 9/8/2009
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/8/2009
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-2519
BID: 36280