CVE-2000-0742: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 95 vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2000

Updated

The IPX protocol implementation in Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a ping packet with a source IP address that is a broadcast address, aka the "Malformed IPX Ping Packet" vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft Windows 95

Microsoft Windows 98=gold

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1544

Event History

Oct 20, 2000

CVE Published

04:00 AM

May 7, 2001

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0742?

CVE-2000-0742 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting older versions of Microsoft Windows.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0742?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0742, it is recommended to disable the IPX protocol in network settings if it is not needed.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2000-0742?

CVE-2000-0742 affects Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2000-0742?

CVE-2000-0742 is associated with a denial of service attack via malformed IPX ping packets.

Is CVE-2000-0742 still a risk today?

While CVE-2000-0742 primarily affects outdated systems, any legacy environment running Windows 95 or 98 may still be at risk.