GEN:SID | 1:1448 |
Message | MISC MS Terminal server request |
Summary | This event is generated when a request is sent to the Microsoft Terminal Server port.
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Impact | Denial of service. Sending repeated requests may cause a denial of service by consuming all available memory resources.
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Detailed Information | A flaw exists in the Microsoft Terminal Server port on certain versions of Windows that may cause a denial of service of the vulnerable host by consuming all available memory resources. This attack requires multiple packets to cause a denial of service.
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Affected Systems | Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows NT Terminal Server 4.0
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker may attempt to cause a denial of service against a vulnerable server by sending repeated requests.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Apply the patches discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-040. Block access to the Microsoft Terminal Server port from outside the protected network.
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Additional References | CVE: http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2001-0540
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Rule References | bugtraq: 3099
cve: 2001-0540
url: www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-040.mspx
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