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Windows 2000 Security Patch: Logon Malformation causes Telnet Access Violation

Brief Description
Microsoft has released a patch that will correct a denial of service vulnerability that exists in the Microsoft Windows 2000 Telnet service. If an attacker entered a Logon command with a particular deformity, it would cause the Telnet service to fail.

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Quick Details
File Name:Q299553_W2K_SP3_X86_EN.exe
Version:Q299553
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB299553
Date Published:6/8/2001
Language:English
Download Size:337 KB
Estimated Download Time: 1 min 56K

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Overview

Microsoft has released a patch that will correct a denial of service vulnerability that exists in the Microsoft Windows 2000 Telnet service. If an attacker entered a Logon command with a particular deformity, it would cause the Telnet service to fail. The administrator could restore normal service by restarting the Telnet service.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

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Instructions

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