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It is reported that the Internet Connection Firewall is susceptible to a filter bypass vulnerability. This issue presents itself during the boot process of Microsoft Windows operating systems. This vulnerability allows packets to pass, possibly in violation of the firewall rules. By exploiting this vulnerability, a remote attacker may be able to make network connections to services protected by the firewall. This may open up avenues of attack that were thought to have been protected by the firewall, providing a false sense of security. Windows XP Service Pack 2 is reported to fix this vulnerability.

It is reported that the Internet Connection Firewall is susceptible to a filter bypass vulnerability. This issue presents itself during the boot process of Microsoft Windows operating systems. This vulnerability allows packets to pass, possibly in violation of the firewall rules. By exploiting this vulnerability, a remote attacker may be able to make network connections to services protected by the firewall. This may open up avenues of attack that were thought to have been protected by the firewall, providing a false sense of security. Windows XP Service Pack 2 is reported to fix this vulnerability.