Microsoft Windows Server 2003 kernel CPU denial of service
| win2k3-kernel-cpu-dos (16582) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows Server is vulnerable to a denial of service attack. The Windows kernel fails to properly reset certain values within specific CPU data structures. By creating and executing a specially-crafted program, a local attacker could cause the server to stop responding and automatically restart.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-018. See References.
Microsoft originally provided a patch for this vulnerability in MS04-032, but it was superseded by the patch released with MS05-018.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-008: Microsoft Security Update for Microsoft Windows (840987).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-032: Security Update for Microsoft Windows (840987).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-018: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege and Denial of Service (890859).
- BID-11365: Microsoft Windows Kernel Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0211: The kernel for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 does not reset certain values in CPU data structures, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malicious program.
- US-CERT VU#119262: Microsoft Windows kernel fails to reset values in CPU data structures
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Reported:
Oct 12, 2004
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