CVE-2000-0581
First published: Fri Jun 30 2000(Updated: )
Windows 2000 Telnet Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a continuous stream of binary zeros, which causes the server to crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =2000.2072 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =2000.2031 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =2000.0.2195 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0581?
CVE-2000-0581 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability affecting the Windows 2000 Telnet Server.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0581?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0581, it is recommended to disable the Telnet Server on affected Windows 2000 systems.
What causes the denial of service in CVE-2000-0581?
CVE-2000-0581 is caused by remote attackers sending a continuous stream of binary zeros to the Telnet Server, leading to a crash.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0581?
CVE-2000-0581 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 2000, including 2000.0.2195 and 2000.2031.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-0581?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2000-0581, but disabling the Telnet service is the suggested workaround.
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