CVE-2000-0612: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 95 vulnerability
Published Jun 29, 2000
·Updated
Windows 95 and Windows 98 do not properly process spoofed ARP packets, which allows remote attackers to overwrite static entries in the cache table.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98=gold
Event History
Jun 29, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jul 19, 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-2000-0612?
CVE-2000-0612 is assigned a high severity due to its potential for allowing remote attackers to manipulate ARP cache entries.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0612?
Fixing CVE-2000-0612 involves disabling ARP spoofing by implementing proper network configurations and using updated operating systems.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2000-0612?
CVE-2000-0612 affects Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems.
4
Can CVE-2000-0612 allow for man-in-the-middle attacks?
Yes, CVE-2000-0612 can be exploited to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks by compromising ARP cache entries.
5
Is CVE-2000-0612 a widely known vulnerability?
CVE-2000-0612 is recognized as a significant vulnerability primarily due to its implications in outdated operating systems like Windows 95 and 98.