SMB NetBIOS Test: Possible NT dotdot denial of service

Risk Level: Medium risk vulnerability  Medium

Check or Attack Name: NetBios dotdot DoS

Platforms: Windows NT
Description:

Windows NT 3.51 systems prior to Service Pack 4 will blue screen when you access the root directory of a shared tree prepended with (..).

Remedy:

Apply the latest Windows NT 3.51 service pack (any service pack at or after SP4). The latest service pack is available at http://support.microsoft.com/support/downloads/LNP391.asp.

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