Microsoft Windows TCP FIN WAIT Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
14 Feb 2013 17:37
Release Date:
14 Feb 2013
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Windows TCP/IP stack that could cause the target system to stop responding and automatically restart. The vulnerability is caused when the TCP/IP stack improperly handles a connection termination sequence.
Impact
- Denial of Service
System / Technologies affected
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows 8
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows RT
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-018
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