High CVSS 7.8

Overview

Memory leak in the Windows 2000 kernel allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SMB request hang) via a NetBIOS continuation packet.

Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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