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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
WebDAV XML Message Handler Denial of Service (824151) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Acertains if hotfix 824151 has been installed
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to crash the remote web server.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of Windows and IIS which is vulnerable
to a remote denial of service attack through the WebDAV XML Message Handler.
A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to prevent the remote web server from
working properly.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-030.mspx
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:C/I:N/B:A)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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