OSVDB ID: 14578 Title: Microsoft Windows Malformed TCP SYN Loopback Packet Remote DoS (land) |
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Microsoft Windows contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when sending a TCP packet with the SYN flag set and the same destination and source address and port, which causes the system to consume all available CPU resources, resulting in a loss of availability. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service Impact: Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability. |
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