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Frontpage Overflow (MS03-051)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
IIS Frontpage MS03-051

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote Microsoft Frontpage server seems vulnerable to a remote
buffer overflow. Exploitation of this bug could give an unauthorized
user access to the machine.

The following systems are known to be vulnerable:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Office XP Service Release 1

Solution: Install relevant service pack or hotfix from URL below.

See also:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-051.mspx

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 9007, 9008

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