MS.Windows.2000.LANMAN.DoS
Description
This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in the LANMAN service on Microsoft Windows 2000.
The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers by sending a stream of malformed data to the microsoft-ds port (port 445). This leads to cpu and memory exhaustion, resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Including service packs SP1 and SP2.
Impact
Denial of Service.
Recommended Actions
Apply Service Pack 3 or later.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |