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source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2129/info
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Microsoft Internet Explorer ships with a task scheduler engine (mstask.exe). By default mstask.exe listens between port 1025 to 1220.
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It is possible for a user to cause CPU utilization DoS. Sending malformed arguments to the mstask.exe service will cause the CPU utilization to spike. By default, mstask.exe enables connections through the local host only. A restart of the system is required in order to gain normal functionality.
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Exploitation of this vulnerability could be more serious with repeated attacks.
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* Conflicting reports exist, some users have been unable to reproduce this issue.
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1. Start telnet.exe
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2. Menu->Connect->Remote System=127.0.0.1 , Port=1026
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3. Press 'Connect' button
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4. When it is connects, type some random characters and press enter.
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5. Close telnet.exe. |