Microsoft · Windows Server 2003 · CVE-2010-2742
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2
**Description**
The issue concerns a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) in the Netlogon RPC Service when the domain controller role is enabled. This can be triggered by remote attackers via a crafted RPC packet.
**Recommendations**
For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Netlogon RPC Service to minimize the risk of exploitation.