MS00-066: Malformed RPC Packet patch (272303)

high Nessus Plugin ID 10509

Synopsis

It is possible to crash the remote host.

Description

The hotfix for the 'Malformed RPC Packet' problem has not been applied.

This vulnerability allows a malicious user to launch a denial of service against this host.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT and 2000.

See Also

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2000/ms00-066

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10509

File Name: smb_nt_ms00-066.nasl

Version: 1.46

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 9/12/2000

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 5.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 9/11/2000

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/4/2000

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2000-0544

BID: 1304

MSFT: MS00-066

MSKB: 272303