Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS09-023.
Impact
Remote attackers could exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information or access to data on the affected system by convincing a user to download a crafted file to a specific location, and then open an application that loads the file.
Impact Level: System
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-023.mspx
Insight
The flaw is caused because the search function does not properly restrict the environment within which scripts execute, which could allow sensitive information disclosure.
Affected
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior.
Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2009-0239 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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