Features
-
License:
Free
-
Editor's Rating:
Not rated
- Average User Rating:
-
Downloads:
4,929
- Operating Systems:
Windows NT
- Additional Requirements:
Windows NT
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
February 16, 2001
Publisher's description of Windows NT 4.0 "Winsock Mutex" Vulnerability Patch
From Microsoft:This patch eliminates a security vulnerability in Windows NT 4.0. The vulnerability could allow a malicious user to run a special program to disable an affected computer's network functionality. Like all other objects under Windows NT 4.0, mutexes--synchronization objects that govern access to resources--have permissions associated with them that govern how they can be accessed. However, a particular mutex used to govern access to a networking resource has inappropriately loose permissions. This could enable an attacker who had the ability to run code on a local machine to monopolize the mutex, thereby preventing any other processes from using the resource that it controlled. This would have the effect of preventing the machine from participating in the network.
The attacker would require interactive logon access to the affected machine. This significantly limits the scope of the vulnerability because, if normal security recommendations have been followed, unprivileged users will not be granted interactive logon rights to critical machines such as servers. Unprivileged users typically are granted interactive logon rights to workstations and terminal servers. However, a workstation would not be a tempting target for an attacker, because he could only use this vulnerability to deny service to himself. The machines most likely to be affected would be terminal servers.
- See more CNET content tagged:
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0,
- attacker,
- logon,
- terminal server,
- vulnerability
More popular Encryption Software downloads
- 58,873 downloads 1. RoboForm
- 10,761 downloads 2. SuperEncryptor
- 5,756 downloads 3. Folder Lock
- 2,546 downloads 4. Eraser
- 2,154 downloads 5. RAR Password Cracker
- See all Encryption Software downloads
User reviews
Write your own review Be the first one to review Windows NT 4.0 "Winsock Mutex" Vulnerability Patch MS01-003 and share your experience with the CNET community!
Submit your review
You must be 13 years of age or older to submit personal information to CNET Networks. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CNET Networks does not accept name and e-mail address information from users who are under 13 years of age.
All submitted ratings and written comments become the sole property of CNET Networks, Inc. (CNET) and may be used at CNET Networks' sole discretion. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days in batch groups, not in real time. However, CNET Networks reserves the right to remove or refuse to post any submission for any reason. You acknowledge that you, not CNET Networks, are responsible for the contents of your submission.
CNET Networks is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CNET Download.com does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products.
