CVE-2011-1869
First published: Thu Jun 16 2011(Updated: )
The Distributed File System (DFS) implementation in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote DFS servers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted referral response, aka "DFS Referral Response Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44894
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44948
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025639
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67727
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12640
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-042
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1869?
CVE-2011-1869 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1869?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1869, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2011-1869?
CVE-2011-1869 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7.
What kind of attack does CVE-2011-1869 involve?
CVE-2011-1869 involves a remote denial of service attack that can cause the affected system to hang.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1869?
Currently, the best practice for CVE-2011-1869 is to apply the latest updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
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