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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Winsock Mutex Vulnerability (Q279336) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Acertains whether the hotfix Q279336 is installed
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
A bug in the remote operating system allows a local user to disable the network
functions of the remote host.
Description :
By default, Windows NT sets weak permissions on the Winsock mutex. A local user
without any privilege may abuse these permissions to lock the mutex indefinitely
and therefore disrupt the network operations of the remote host.
Solution :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms01-003.mspx
Threat Level:
Low / CVSS Base Score : 2
(AV:L/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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