CVE-2000-0849: Race Condition

Published Nov 14, 2000

Updated

Race condition in Microsoft Windows Media server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in the Windows Media Unicast Service via a malformed request, aka the "Unicast Service Race Condition" vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft Windows Media Services=4.1

Microsoft Windows Media Services=4.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1655

Event History

Nov 14, 2000

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Jan 22, 2001

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0849?

CVE-2000-0849 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0849?

To fix CVE-2000-0849, apply the latest patches or updates provided by Microsoft for Windows Media Services.

What versions are affected by CVE-2000-0849?

CVE-2000-0849 affects Microsoft Windows Media Services version 4.0 and 4.1.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-0849?

Exploiting CVE-2000-0849 allows remote attackers to cause the Windows Media Unicast Service to crash, leading to service disruption.

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2000-0849?

Any organization using unpatched versions of Microsoft Windows Media Services 4.0 or 4.1 is vulnerable to CVE-2000-0849.