SMB NetBIOS Test: Possible NT dotdot denial of service |
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Risk Level: | Medium | Check or Attack Name: NetBios dotdot DoS |
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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 (..). |
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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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