rpc question

[Terrie Nevis]

I am getting a message saying my computer must re-start,
due to rpc service was terminated, just got another one,
anyone know what it is or what I can do?

 

[Nicholas]

Read and follow the instructions in this article:

MS03-026: Buffer Overrun in RPC Interface May Allow Code Execution
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823980

**** You need to make sure you have a FIREWALL enabled ****

Open XP's "Help and Support" and type: FIREWALL , and hit enter.
Click on the topic titled "Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall".

Additional information from Symantec:

Microsoft Windows DCOM RPC Interface Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/8205.html

The RPC alert has been diagnosed as the W32.Blaster.Worm and removal
instructions are available from this Symantec link:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html


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Nicholas

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| I am getting a message saying my computer must re-start,
| due to rpc service was terminated, just got another one,
| anyone know what it is or what I can do?
|