OSVDB ID: 1666 Title: Multiple Vendor Out Of Band Data DoS (WinNuke) |
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Description |
Microsoft Windows and SCO Open Server contain a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an out-of-band packet is sent to port 139, and will result in loss of availability for the platform. |
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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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Microsoft and SCO have released a patch to address this vulnerability. Additionally, it is possible to mitigate this attack by implementing the following workaround: filter all traffic to TCP Port 139. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |