| Definition Id: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:185 |
Version: 7
Last Modified: 2011-04-26
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| Title: |
Automatic ActiveX Approval on WinXP Low Memory |
| Description: |
The Authenticode capability in Microsoft Windows NT through Server 2003 does not prompt the user to download and install ActiveX controls when the system is low on memory, which could allow remote attackers execute arbitrary code without user approval. |
| Family: |
windows |
Class: |
vulnerability |
| Status: |
ACCEPTED |
Reference(s): |
CVE-2003-0660
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| Platform(s): |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Product(s): |
Authenticode |
| Definition Synopsis: |
- Software section
- a vulnerable version of cryptui.dll exists
- no service pack is installed and cryptui.dll is less than 5.131.2600.117
- OR service pack 1 is installed and cryptui.dll is less than 5.131.2600.1243
- AND NOT Patch WindowsXP-KB823182-x86-ENU Installed
- AND Windows XP (sp1 or earlier) is installed
- AND Configuration section
- downloading of signed ActiveX controls is enabled
- current user settings are being used and the downloading of signed ActiveX controls is enabled
- AND local machine settings are being used and the downloading of signed ActiveX controls is enabled
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