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Exchange 2000 Exhaust CPU Resources (Q320436) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks for MS Hotfix Q320436, DOS on Exchange 2000
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to cause a DoS against the Mail Server.
Description :
The remote host is running Exchange Server 2000. The remote
version of this software contains a flaw wich may allow an
attacker to cause a denial of service.
To cause the DoS, the attacker needs to send a mail with
malformed attributes.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Exchange 2000 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-025.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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