Reported February 20, 2001, by Microsoft.
VERSIONS
AFFECTED
- Windows 2000 Server
- Windows 2000 Advanced
Server
- Windows 2000 DataCenter Server
DESCRIPTION
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack can be performed
on any Windows 2000 Server that is a domain controller (DC). By sending
invalid requests to a core service present on DCs, a malicious user can consume
100 percent of CPU resources.
VENDOR RESPONSE
Microsoft has released a security bulletin, MS01-011,
and a patch to address the issue.
CREDIT
Discovered by Microsoft.