PT-2001-1244 · Microsoft · Windows Nt 4.0

Published 2001-02-12 · Updated 2024-01-26 · CVE-2001-0006

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Windows NT 4.0

Description: The issue is related to the Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex mutex having inappropriate Everyone/Full Control permissions. This allows local users to modify the permissions to "No Access" and disable Winsock network connectivity, resulting in a denial of service.

Recommendations: For Windows NT 4.0, restrict access to the Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex mutex to prevent local users from modifying its permissions and disabling network connectivity.

Exploit

Fix

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Related Identifiers

CVE-2001-0006

Affected Products

Windows Nt 4.0

References · 6

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/20596 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0006 · Security Note
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-003 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6006 · Note
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98075221915234&w=2 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/68881 · Telegram Post