Detections
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MS05-015: Vulnerability in the Hyperlink Object Library may allow code execution (888113)
high Nessus Plugin ID 16330
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the web client.Description
The remote host is running a version of Windows that contains a flaw in the Hyperlink Object Library that can be abused to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.To exploit this flaw, an attacker would need to construct a malicious hyperlink and lure a victim into clicking it.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2005/ms05-015
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 16330
File Name: smb_nt_ms05-015.nasl
Version: 1.34
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 2/8/2005
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.6
Temporal Score: 5.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/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: 2/8/2005
Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/8/2005
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2005-0057
BID: 12479