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MS08-068: Vulnerability in SMB Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957097)
high Nessus Plugin ID 34743
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Synopsis
It is possible to execute code on the remote host.Description
The remote version of Windows contains a version of SMB (Server Message Block) protocol that is vulnerable to a credentials reflection attack.An attacker may exploit this flaw to elevate his privileges and gain control of 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/ms08-068
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 34743
File Name: smb_nt_ms08-068.nasl
Version: 1.29
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 11/12/2008
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.7
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 Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 11/11/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/11/2008
Exploitable With
Core Impact
Metasploit (MS08-068 Microsoft Windows SMB Relay Code Execution)
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-4037
BID: 7385