Signature Detail
Short Name |
SMB:NETBIOS:GETPRINTERDATA-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
SMB |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler GetPrinterData Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2014/05/15 |
Update Number |
2374 |
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+ |
SMB: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler GetPrinterData Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. A remote attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected service, denying service to legitimate users. Reports indicate that this issue affects Print Spooler on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4; other versions may also be vulnerable.
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: 21401
- CVE: CVE-2006-6296