CVE-2000-0168: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 95 vulnerability
Published Mar 4, 2000
·Updated
Microsoft Windows 9x operating systems allow an attacker to cause a denial of service via a pathname that includes file device names, aka the "DOS Device in Path Name" vulnerability.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98=gold
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Event History
Mar 4, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 12, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0168?
CVE-2000-0168 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How does the CVE-2000-0168 vulnerability work?
CVE-2000-0168 allows attackers to exploit file device names in path names to disrupt system operations.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Windows are affected by CVE-2000-0168?
CVE-2000-0168 affects Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 98SE.
4
How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2000-0168?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0168, it is advisable to avoid using unsupported Windows versions or implement network security measures.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-0168?
There is no patch available for CVE-2000-0168 as it pertains to outdated and unsupported Windows operating systems.