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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Flaw in Windows Function may allow DoS (823803)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for hotfix 823803

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

It is possible to crash the remote host.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of Windows NT 4.0 which has a flaw in
one of its function which may permit a user to cause a denial
of service on this host.

Solution :

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT :

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-029.mspx

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3
(AV:L/AC:H/Au:NR/C:N/A:C/I:N/B:A)

Networks Security ID: 8259

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Tenable Network Security

Security, Firewall, VPN

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