CVE-2011-1248

Critical

Description

WINS in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle socket send exceptions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packets, related to unintended stack-frame values and buffer passing, aka "WINS Service Failed Response Vulnerability."

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.3

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows Server

PublishedMay 13, 2011

First seenMay 13, 2011

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-035

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_server_2003	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_server_2008	No range specified, r2	—

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