Title: Microsoft Windows XP Nested Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
A vulnerability has been reported for all versions of Microsoft Windows XP. The problem occurs while handling the options menu of the last folder within 122 nested directories. The next directories must all use a naming scheme of strictly one character, such as 'a' or 'b'.
By moving the cursor over the menu for the 122nd folder it may be possible for an unprivileged local user to crash a target system.
Affected Products:
- Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
- Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
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