---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Windows Vista DHCP Packet Handling Denial of Service SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA28828 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/28828/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: DoS WHERE: >From local network OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows Vista http://secunia.com/product/13223/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Windows Vista, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in the TCP/IP processing of packets received from DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) servers. This can be exploited to stop and automatically restart a vulnerable system via a specially crafted packet. SOLUTION: Apply patches. Windows Vista: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=8ce9608b-7049-47cd-adc4-22a803877d33 Windows Vista x64 Edition: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d7b9c3d1-9c23-4e05-bac6-d0b327feaf53 PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: The vendor credits Tomas Potok, Martin Dominik, Martin Luptak, and Eva Juhasova of Whitestein Technologies. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: MS08-004 (KB946456): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-004.mspx ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------