Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-077 “Vulnerability in Remote Installation Service (926121)”

Vulnerability in Remote Installation Service (926121)

Issued on: 12/12/2006

Microsoft says it is:    Important   

Affected Software: Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, Windows 2000 Professional

Affected Software Service Packs: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

Details:
This update resolves a privately reported vulnerability. The vulnerability is documented in the "Vulnerability Details" section of this bulletin.

An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update at the earliest opportunity.

For more information visit MS06-077