(MS12-069) Vulnerability in Kerberos Could Allow Denial of Service (2743555)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-2551
Advisory Date: OCT 10, 2012
DESCRIPTION
This patch addresses a vulnerability existing in Microsoft Windows. It could allow denial of service attacks when a remote attacker sends a specially crafted request to the Kerberos server.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
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