CVE-2000-0305: High severity Microsoft Windows NT vulnerability

Published May 19, 2000
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Updated

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, and Terminal Server systems allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a large number of identical fragmented IP packets, aka jolt2 or the "IP Fragment Reassembly" vulnerability.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 95
Be BeOS=5.0
Microsoft Windows 98=gold
Microsoft Terminal Server

Event History

May 19, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected 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-2000-0305?

CVE-2000-0305 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to significant disruption of network services.

2

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2000-0305?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2000-0305, you should implement proper firewall rules to filter out fragmented IP packets.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2000-0305?

CVE-2000-0305 affects several versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, and Terminal Server.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0305?

CVE-2000-0305 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending fragmented IP packets.

5

Can CVE-2000-0305 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0305 can be exploited remotely by sending a large number of identical fragmented IP packets to the target system.

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