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Denial of Service in Microsoft DirectPlay

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GlenJohnson

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Aug 2, 2001
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Reported June 08, 2004, by Microsoft

VERSIONS AFFECTED

Windows Server 2003
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 98


DESCRIPTION
A Denial of Service (DOS) vulnerability exists in the implementation of the IDirectPlay4 API of Microsoft DirectPlay. This vulnerability stems from of a lack of robust packet validation.

VENDOR RESPONSE
Microsoft has released bulletin MS04-016, "Vulnerability in DirectPlay Could Allow Denial of Service" (839643), to address this vulnerability and recommends that affected users apply the appropriate patch listed in the bulletin.

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