Windows Server 2003 design flaw

chalk · 07-17-2003, 02:22 PM

Quotes from various news about the newest flaw in the Corporate 'Winblowz'(I actually have nothing against them, but it is fun to say it) 2003 Server - The press is using words like CRITICAL FLAW, RIPE FOR ATTACK, VULNERABILITY IN DESIGN...but it gets kind of silly since this happens regularly, heh. OMG THE WORMS ARE ATTACKING!!! sorry for yelling...

"By sending too much data to the RPC process, an attacker can cause the system to grant full access to the system."

"The critical RPC flaw in Windows, in theory, shouldn't be a major issue, but it likely will be, experts say."

"....MS patch...or by blocking the TCP port -- port 135 -- used by RPC."

"...the Polish research group that found the vulnerability to withhold the exploit code its members created."

"Microsoft is well into the second year of its Trustworthy Computing initiative. Aimed at boosting customers' trust..."

Full articles can be found at:

http://www.infoworld.com/article/03/...warning_1.html

http://www.ecommercetimes.com/perl/story/31134.html

http://news.com.com/2100-1009_3-1026420.html

Quantum · 07-17-2003, 06:34 PM

Don't be surprised. This from a company whose idea of "Trusted Computing" is telling us that our PCs are secure while hackers walk on in them.

07-17-2003, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
chalk True Techie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 227	Windows Server 2003 design flaw Quotes from various news about the newest flaw in the Corporate 'Winblowz'(I actually have nothing against them, but it is fun to say it) 2003 Server - The press is using words like CRITICAL FLAW, RIPE FOR ATTACK, VULNERABILITY IN DESIGN...but it gets kind of silly since this happens regularly, heh. OMG THE WORMS ARE ATTACKING!!! sorry for yelling... "By sending too much data to the RPC process, an attacker can cause the system to grant full access to the system." "The critical RPC flaw in Windows, in theory, shouldn't be a major issue, but it likely will be, experts say." "....MS patch...or by blocking the TCP port -- port 135 -- used by RPC." "...the Polish research group that found the vulnerability to withhold the exploit code its members created." "Microsoft is well into the second year of its Trustworthy Computing initiative. Aimed at boosting customers' trust..." Full articles can be found at: http://www.infoworld.com/article/03/...warning_1.html http://www.ecommercetimes.com/perl/story/31134.html http://news.com.com/2100-1009_3-1026420.html __________________ There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home. President, Digital Equipment, 1977

07-17-2003, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Quantum True Techie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 154	Don't be surprised. This from a company whose idea of "Trusted Computing" is telling us that our PCs are secure while hackers walk on in them. __________________ COMPtia A+ COMPtia Network+

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