74405 : Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol RDP Packet Parsing Remote DoS
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2011-08-10

Description

Microsoft Windows contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when the Remote Desktop Protocol fails to properly parse RDP packets, and will result in loss of availability for the platform.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the Microsoft Security Bulletin in the references section.

Products

Microsoft Corporation	Windows XP	Professional x64 Edition SP2
		SP3
	Windows Server 2003	SP2
		x64 Edition SP2
		with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems

References

OVAL ID: 12806
CVE ID: 2011-1968 (see also: NVD)
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 2570222
Secunia Advisory ID: 45562
Bugtraq ID: 48995
Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS11-065
CERT: TA11-221A

Tools & Filters

	55795

Credit

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.1
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2011-08-11 | Disagree?

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