Microsoft Windows Vista - Windows Mail Local File Execution

EDB-ID:

29771


Author:

kingcope

Type:

remote


Platform:

Windows

Date:

2007-03-23


source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23103/info

Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Mail is prone to a local file-execution vulnerability due to a design error.

An attackers may exploit this issue to execute local files. The attacker must entice a victim into opening a maliciously crafted link using the affected application.

The vendor reports this issue can also be exploited through use of UNC navigation to execute arbitrary remote code. This may facilitate a remote compromise of the affected computer. 

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