| VID |
26722 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS15-083, 3073921) for 'Vulnerability in Server Message Block Could Allow Remote Code Execution' has not been applied.
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends a specially crafted string to the SMB server error logging.
Server Message Block Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2015-2474
An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows that is caused when Server Message Block (SMB) improperly handles certain logging activities, resulting in memory corruption. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of this condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-083
* Platforms Affected:
Windows Vista SP2
Windows Vista x64 SP2
Windows Server 2008 SP2
Windows Server 2008 x64 SP2 |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch(3073921) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-083 at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-083
-- OR --
Patches for Windows platforms are also available from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Windows Update detects what version of Windows you are running and offers the appropriate patch. |
| Related URL |
CVE-2015-2474 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
76220 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
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