Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old denial-of-service issue in Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. A spoofed ICMP redirect can make Windows change routing tables, potentially freezing or disrupting network access. The main concern today is legacy or embedded systems still running these unsupported operating systems. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 systems that still accept ICMP redirects on reachable networks. Modern Windows versions are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It should not drive emergency response unless affected systems still exist in production or sensitive networks. Priority should be eliminating or isolating unsupported Windows hosts. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 systems.; Isolate unavoidable legacy hosts on tightly controlled network segments.; Filter spoofed ICMP redirect traffic at network boundaries where feasible..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- win-redirects-freeze(1947)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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