MS99 -024 Security Bulletin -- Patch Available for "Unprotected IOCTLs" Vulnerability

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              AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                 ESB-1999.091 -- MS99-024 Security Bulletin
           Patch Available for "Unprotected IOCTLs" Vulnerability
                                07 July 1999

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Microsoft Corporation has released the following security bulletin
concerning a patch being available for an "Unprotected IOCTLs"
vulnerability.  This vulnerability in Microsoft Windows NT workstation,
server or terminal server products may allow user-level programs
to disable the local mouse or keyboard on a server or workstation,
and disable the console mouse or keyboard on a terminal server.

       http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/MS99-024.asp


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If you have any questions or need further information, please contact 
Microsoft Corporation directly.

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