Windows NT (Alpha) Security Patch: Malformed Resource Enumeration Request Vulnerability (RFPoison)
Brief Description
This update fixes a denial of service vulnerability affecting services.exe in NT4.0. The effect is to take out named pipes, which renders the server useless but doesn't crash it. This is also referred to as "RFPoison".
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Quick Details
| File Name: | Q246045.EXE |
| Version: | srvsvc |
| Date Published: | 12/7/1999 |
| Language: | English |
| Download Size: | 169 KB |
| Estimated Download Time: | 1 min 56K |
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Overview
This update fixes a denial of service vulnerability affecting services.exe in NT4.0. The effect is to take out named pipes, which renders the server useless but doesn't crash it. This is also referred to as "RFPoison". 
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System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows NT
Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4, 5, 6, or 6a Top of page
Instructions
- Select "Run this Program from its Current Location" to start the download immediately.
- Select "Save this Program to Disk" to copy the download to your machine for installation at a later time.
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