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While CVE-2000-0742 primarily affects outdated systems, any legacy environment running Windows 95 or 98 may still be at risk.

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CVE-2000-0742

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

20/10/2000

7/5/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-0742

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98	=gold

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While CVE-2000-0742 primarily affects outdated systems, any legacy environment running Windows 95 or 98 may still be at risk.

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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.