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CVE-2011-1248

UnknownEPSS 47.57%

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CVE-2011-1248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WINS in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle socket send exceptions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packets, related to unintended stack-frame values and buffer passing, aka "WINS Service Failed Response Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 47.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WINS in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle socket send exceptions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packets, related to unintended stack-frame values and buffer passing, aka "WINS Service Failed Response Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
47.57%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1248?
WINS in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle socket send exceptions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packets, related to unintended stack-frame values and buffer passing, aka "WINS Service Failed Response Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1248?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 47.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1248?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST