VDB-17097 · CVE-2001-1288 · BID 3115

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000 Command Prompt csrss.exe denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file csrss.exe of the component Command Prompt Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2001-1288. The attack requires a local approach. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file csrss.exe of the component Command Prompt Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Windows 2000 and Windows NT allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) by executing a command at the command prompt and pressing the F7 and enter keys several times while the command is executing, possibly related to an exception handling error in csrss.exe.

The weakness was disclosed 07/27/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1288. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 3115†). The entry VDB-17099 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/27/2001 🔍
07/27/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/27/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/07/2014 +4728 days 🔍
04/07/2017 +1005 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1288 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1288
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17097
SecurityFocus: 3115 - Microsoft Windows NT and 2000 Command Prompt Reboot Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 16:24
Updated: 04/07/2017 16:03
Changes: 07/07/2014 16:24 (42), 04/07/2017 16:03 (14)
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Cache ID: 216:A44:103

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