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Windows 95/98 Subject to DoS via IPX Broadcast Storm
By sending an IPX ping packet that contains a forged source address that reflects the broadcast address, a denail of service attack can be launched.
ITPro Today
August 3, 2000
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Reported August 3, 2000 by Microsoft
VERSIONS EFFECTED
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 98 Second Edition
DESCRIPTION
The IPX/SPX (NWLink) protocol used in Windows 95, Windows 98 (including second edition) is subject to denial of service (DoS) attacks. The DoS condition occurs when an IPX ping packet with a broadcast source address is sent to a system. If sent to enough machines, such a packet could cause a broadcast storm, therby flooding the network with data.
VENDOR RESPONSE
Microsoft issued FAQ #FQ00-054, Support Online article Q265334, as well as patches for Windows 95 and Windows 98.
CREDIT
Discovered by Microsoft
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