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Microsoft URL Validation Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 10 Feb 2010 5192 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in affected versions of Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability results from the incorrect validation of input sent to the ShellExecute API function. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server 2003

Solutions

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