high7.1Public exploit code
CVE-2001-0006
The Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex mutex in Windows NT 4.0 has inappropriate Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to modify the permission…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 - Networking Mutex Denial of Service2001-01-24 · dos · windows · Verified
Impact
The Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex mutex in Windows NT 4.0 has inappropriate Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to modify the permissions to "No Access" and disable Winsock network connectivity to cause a denial of service, aka the "Winsock Mutex" vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | Version 4.0 |