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IrDA access violation patch

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains whether the hotfix Q252795 is installed

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

It is possible to remotely shutdown the server

Description :

The hotfix for the 'IrDA access violation patch' problem
has not been applied.

This vulnerability can permit a possible hacker who is physically
near the W2K host to shut it down using a remote control.

Solution :

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms01-046.mspx

See also :

POST SP2 Security Rollup:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/critical/q311401/default.asp

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:C/I:N/B:A)

Networks Security ID: 3215

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