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This is a legacy remote denial-of-service issue in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions for Personal Web Server. A specially long URL can crash the service. The sources identify Windows 95 with PWS 3.0.2.926, with other versions only described as possible, not confirmed. Exposure is likely limited to very old systems still running Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions with Personal Web Server, especially Windows 95 PWS 3.0.2.926. Internet-facing legacy web hosts are the main concern. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless matching systems are internet-facing. If found externally exposed, prioritize isolation or retirement because unsupported services create persistent operational risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining FrontPage Server Extensions or PWS deployments.; Remove or isolate exposed legacy PWS/FrontPage services where possible.; Check Microsoft or vendor archival guidance for any available fixes..
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- frontpage-pws-dos(3117)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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