Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS08-063.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to cause a buffer underflow.
Impact Level: System/Network
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/ms08-063.mspx
Insight
The issue is due to an input validation error in the handling of file names in the Microsoft SMB (Server Message Block) protocol.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 2K Service Pack 4 and prior.
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-2008-4038 -
CVSS Base Score: 10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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