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Family: Windows --> Category: infos
SMB Windows9x password verification vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Access a remote share by brute forcing its password
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
A vulnerability exists in the password verification scheme utilized by Microsoft
Windows 9x SMB protocol implementation. This vulnerability will allow any
user to access the Windows 9x file shared service with password protection.
Potential attackers don't have to know the share password.
Solution : See http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-072.mspx
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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