CVE-2000-0168

Summary

CVE-2000-0168 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows 9x operating systems. An attacker can exploit this issue by using a specially crafted pathname that includes file device names, leading to a system crash or unavailability of the affected service. This vulnerability can be exploited through various means, such as email attachments or malicious websites, potentially causing significant disruption to users. Microsoft released a patch to address this issue, and system administrators are advised to apply it promptly to protect their networks.

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