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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Windows : Microsoft Bulletins >> NT ResetBrowser frame & HostAnnouncement flood patch Vulnerability Assessment Details
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NT ResetBrowser frame & HostAnnouncement flood patch |
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Acertains whether the hotfix Q262694 is installed Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : It is possible to partially crash the remote host. Description : The hotfix for the 'ResetBrowser Frame' and the 'HostAnnouncement flood' has not been applied. The first of these vulnerabilities permits anyone to shut down the network browser of this host at will. The second vulnerability permits a possible hacker to add thousands of bogus entries in the master browser, which will consume most of the network bandwidth as a side effect. Solution : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-036.mspx Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4 (AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:P/I:N/B:A) Networks Security ID: 1262 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison |
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