MS11-082_Host_Integration_Server_Denial_Of_Service
Severity: HIGH
Advisory Date: FEB 23, 2012
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Host Integration Server has vulnerabilities wherein inputs sent to it are not properly validated. These vulnerabilities could allow denial of service if a remote attacker sends specially crafted network packets to a Host Integration Server listening on UDP port 1478 or TCP ports 1477 and 1478.
As a workaround, users are advised to block TCP ports 1477 and 1478 and UDP port 1478 at your firewall.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Users of Trend Micro Network Virus Wall can detect this exploit at the network layer with Network Virus Pattern (NVP) 10308 or later.
Download the latest Network Virus Wall pattern file from the following site:
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Host Integration Server 2004 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Host Integration Server 2006 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Host Integration Server 2009
- Microsoft Host Integration Server 2010
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