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Unchecked Buffer in XP Shell Could Enable System Compromise (329390)

Family:

Windows : Microsoft Bulletins

Category:

infos

Copyright:

This script is Copyright (C) 2002 SECNAP Network Security, LLC

Summary:

Checks for MS Hotfix 329390, Flaw in Microsoft XP Shell

Version:

$Revision: 1.6 $

Cve_id:

CAN-2002-1327

Bugtraq_id:

6427

Xrefs:

-

Description:

It is possible for a malicious user to mount a buffer
overrun attack using windows XP shell.

A successful attack could have the effect of either causing
the Windows Shell to fail, or causing an attacker's code to run on
the user's computer in the security context of the user.

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Administrators should install the patch immediately.

Affected Software:

Microsoft Windows XP.

See
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-072.mspx

Risk factor : High