Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows SMB Implementation
CVE-2010-0022
Currently unrated
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 10 February 2010
What is CVE-2010-0022?
The SMB implementation in various Microsoft Windows operating systems has a flaw that allows an attacker to send specially crafted packets. This results in improper validation of the share and server name fields, leading to a system malfunction or hang. The affected versions include several iterations of Windows, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, highlighting the need for vigilance and timely updates to mitigate potential risks.