Summary
It was possible to freeze or reboot Windows by
reading a MS/DOS device through FTP, using
a file name like CON\CON, AUX.htm or AUX.
A cracker may use this flaw to make your
system crash continuously, preventing
you from working properly.
Solution
upgrade your system or use a
FTP server that filters those names out.
Reference : http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB en-us
Q256015
Reference : http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/195054
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2000-0168 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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