Microsoft Windows NSlookup.exe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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  3. Microsoft Windows NSlookup.exe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary
The host is running Windows XP SP2, which prone to remote code execution vulnerability.
Impact
Successfull exploitation causes remote code execution, and Denial-of-Service. Impact Level : System
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw is due to an unspecified error in 'NSlookup.exe' file, which could be exploited by attackers.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 2K and XP.
References
Updated on 2017-03-28
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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