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GSD-1999-1593

Vulnerability from gsd - Updated: 2023-12-13 01:22
Details
Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connectivity loss) or steal credentials via a 1Ch registration that causes WINS to change the domain controller to point to a malicious server. NOTE: this problem may be limited when Windows 95/98 clients are used, or if the primary domain controller becomes unavailable.
Aliases
Aliases

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