[Microsoft Alert] Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-007

Vulnerability in TCP/IP Could Allow Denial of Service (913446)

Issued: February 14, 2006

Version: 1.0

 

Summary

Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows

Impact of Vulnerability: Denial of Service

Maximum Severity Rating: Important

Recommendation: Customers should apply the update at the earliest opportunity

Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces a prior security update. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.

 

Vulnerability Details:

A denial of service vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted IGMP packet to an affected system. An attacker could cause the affected system to stop responding.

 

Affected Software:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

 

Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME)

 

 

 

References: http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/current.mspx (Microsoft Security Updates)

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