CVE-2000-0980: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 98SE vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000

Updated

NMPI (Name Management Protocol on IPX) listener in Microsoft NWLink does not properly filter packets from a broadcast address, which allows remote attackers to cause a broadcast storm and flood the network.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Microsoft Windows 98SE

Microsoft Windows 95

Microsoft Windows Me

Microsoft Windows 98=gold

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1781

Event History

Dec 19, 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-2000-0980?

CVE-2000-0980 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause network disruptions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0980?

To fix CVE-2000-0980, it is recommended to upgrade to a supported version of Windows that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What is the impact of CVE-2000-0980?

The impact of CVE-2000-0980 allows attackers to exploit the NMPI listener to create a broadcast storm, potentially flooding and disrupting network communication.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2000-0980?

CVE-2000-0980 affects Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0980?

CVE-2000-0980 is a network denial of service vulnerability stemming from improper packet filtering.