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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Flaw in RPC Endpoint Mapper (MS03-010) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for SP version
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to disable a remote RPC service.
Description :
A flaw exists in the RPC endpoint mapper, which can be used by a possible hacker
to disable it remotely.
A possible hacker may use this flaw to prevent this host from working
properly
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for the Windows 2000 and XP :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-010.mspx
There is no patch for NT4.
Microsoft strongly recommends that customers still using
Windows NT 4.0 protect those systems by placing them behind a
firewall which is filtering traffic on Port 135.
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:P/I:N/B:A)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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