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Marconi ASX DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Crashes the remote host using the 'marconi dos' attack

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
It was possible
to make the remote server crash
using the 'marconi dos' attack.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to
shut down this host, thus
preventing your network from
working properly.

Solution : contact your operating
system vendor for a patch.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 2400

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 Renaud Deraison

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