The system is configured to allow SYN attacks.

From Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-4117r1_rule The system is configured to allow SYN attacks.

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Adjusts retransmission of TCP SYN-ACKs. When enabled, connection responses time out more quickly in the event of a SYN DoS attack.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (SynAttackProtect) Syn attack protection level (protects against DoS)” to “Connections time out sooner if a SYN attack is detected”.

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