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CVE-2000-0495

First published: Tue May 30 2000(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Media Services=4.1
Microsoft Windows Media Services=4.0
=4.0
=4.1

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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.

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