| VID |
26509 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS10-040, 982666) for 'Vulnerability in Internet Information Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution' has not been applied.
This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Internet Information Services (IIS). The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user received a specially crafted HTTP request. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting authentication validation.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of these condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-040.mspx
* Platforms Affected:
Windows Server 2003 and x64 and Itanium, SP2
Windows Vista and x64, SP1 and SP2
Windows Server 2008 and x64 and Itamium, SP2
Windows 7 and x64
Windows Server 2008 x64 and Itanium |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch (982666) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-040 at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-040.mspx |
| Related URL |
CVE-2010-1256 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
40573 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
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