full-disclosure - TCP Port 42 port scans? What the heck over...

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From: kf_lists at secnetops.com (Kevin Finisterre)
Subject: TCP Port 42 port scans?  What the heck over...

Theres a patch out today...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-045:
Vulnerability in WINS Could Allow Remote Code Execution (870763)

Bulletin URL:
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-045.mspx>

Version Number: 1.0
Issued Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Important
Patch(es) Replaced: This bulletin replaces a prior security update. See 
the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the 
complete list.
Caveats: None

-KF

Florian Weimer wrote:
> * James Lay:
> 
> 
>>Here they be.  ODD.  Anyone else seeing this?
> 
> 
> Probably yes. 8-) 42/TCP is used by Microsoft's WINS replication, and
> this service has got a security hole for which Microsoft has yet to
> release a patch.
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