SB2017080807 - DoS when processing NetBIOS packets in Microsoft Windows
Published: August 8, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017080807
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0174)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform d denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing NetBIOS packets. A remote attacker in the local network can send a series of TCP packets to a target system and cause denial of service.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform a denial of service attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.