CVE-2011-1869: High severity Microsoft Windows 2003 Server vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2011
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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."

Affected Software

17 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=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

Event History

Jun 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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