Signature Detail
Short Name |
MISC:WINS-BOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
MISC |
Keywords |
WINS Service Heap Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2010/09/30 |
Update Number |
1783 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
MISC: WINS Service Heap Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows WINS stack. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
The Microsoft Windows WINS Server is prone to a remote integer-overflow vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successful exploits will completely compromise affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4
References
- BugTraq: 35981
- BugTraq: 35980
- BugTraq: 35981
- CVE: CVE-2009-1923
- CVE: CVE-2009-1924