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Multiple Web Server on Windows MS/DOS Device Request Remote DOS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 10930
Synopsis
The remote host is running a Web Server that is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.Description
It was possible to freeze or reboot Windows by reading a MS/DOS device through HTTP, using a file name like CON\CON, AUX.htm, or AUX. An attacker could exploit this flaw to deny service to the affected system.Solution
Contact your vendor for fixes.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 10930
File Name: http_w98_devname_dos.nasl
Version: 1.46
Type: remote
Family: Web Servers
Published: 3/29/2002
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5
Temporal Score: 3.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: Host/Win9x
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/17/2001
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2000-0168, CVE-2001-0386, CVE-2001-0391, CVE-2001-0493, CVE-2001-0558, CVE-2001-0602, CVE-2002-0200, CVE-2003-0016