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Vulnerability in TCP/IP IPv6 Could Allow Denial of Service (922819) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks the remote registry for 922819
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to crash the remote host due to a flaw in the TCP/IP IPv6
stack.
Description :
The remote host runs a version of Windows which has a flaw in its TCP/IP
IPv6 stack.
The flaw may allow a possible hacker to perform a denial of service attack
against the remote host.
To exploit this vulnerability, a possible hacker needs to send a specially crafted
ICMP or TCP packet to the remote host.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP and 2003 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-064.mspx
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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