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MS09-015: Blended Threat Vulnerability in SearchPath Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (959426)
high Nessus Plugin ID 36153
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Synopsis
The remote host may allow remote code execution.Description
A vulnerability in the way the Windows SearchPath function locates and opens files on the remote host could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary remote code if he can trick a user into downloading a specially crafted file into a specific location, such as the Windows Desktop.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/2009/ms09-015
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 36153
File Name: smb_nt_ms09-015.nasl
Version: 1.29
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 4/15/2009
Updated: 11/15/2018
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
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: 4/14/2009
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/14/2009
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-2540
BID: 29445