CVE-2001-0006

The CVE-2001-0006 issue affects Windows NT 4.0 (and Terminal Server Edition) where the Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex has insecure Everyone/Full Control permissions. This allows a local user to modify the ACL to “No Access,” effectively disabling Winsock network connectivity and causing a denial of...

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/TSE Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex has insecure permissions (MS01-003)

Overview A mutex controlling access to resources required for networking on Windows NTMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0 and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, has inappropriate permissions. Description In general terms, a mutex is an object used to control access to a resource e.g. a...