Detections
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MS08-008: Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947890)
high Nessus Plugin ID 31042
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web or email client.Description
The remote host contains a version of Microsoft Windows that has a vulnerability in the OLE Automation component that can be abused by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.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 web site or view a specially crafted email message.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 31042
File Name: smb_nt_ms08-008.nasl
Version: 1.29
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 2/12/2008
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: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2007-0065
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: 2/12/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/12/2008
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2007-0065
BID: 27661