CVE-2000-0495: Medium severity microsoft windows media services vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Media Encoder allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed request, aka the "Malformed Windows Media Encoder Request" vulnerability.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
microsoft/windows-media-servicesfrom your environment.Uninstall Microsoft Windows Media Services and Windows Media Encoder where they are not required to eliminate exposure to the malformed-request denial-of-service vulnerability.
- Configuration
Stop and disable the Windows Media Services and Windows Media Encoder services on affected systems until a vendor fix is available.
Microsoft Windows Media Services / Windows Media Encoder service_state = disabled - Compensating control
Restrict network access to Windows Media Services at the network perimeter—use firewall rules, ACLs, or network segmentation to allow only trusted hosts to reach the service and block untrusted/Internet access until a vendor remediation is available.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0495?
CVE-2000-0495 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0495?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0495, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Media Services.
Which software is affected by CVE-2000-0495?
CVE-2000-0495 affects Microsoft Windows Media Services 4.0 and 4.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0495 involve?
CVE-2000-0495 involves remote attackers causing a denial of service through a malformed request.
Is CVE-2000-0495 easily exploitable?
CVE-2000-0495 can be exploited remotely without authentication, making it potentially easy to exploit.