Remote code execution vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer - MS08-073ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:3052 | Date: (C)2011-11-15 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS08-073. The update is required to fix multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities. The flaws are present in Internet Explorer, which fails to handle a specially crafted Web page. Successful exploitation allows attackers to gain the same user rights as the logged-on user.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Product: |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 |