CVE-2000-1079
First published: Tue Aug 29 2000(Updated: )
Interactions between the CIFS Browser Protocol and NetBIOS as implemented in Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000 allow remote attackers to modify dynamic NetBIOS name cache entries via a spoofed Browse Frame Request in a unicast or UDP broadcast datagram.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 9x | ||
| Microsoft Windows 9x | =gold |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1620
- http://www.nai.com/research/covert/advisories/045.asp
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q3/0116.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1079
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5168
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1079?
CVE-2000-1079 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in altering NetBIOS name cache entries.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1079?
CVE-2000-1079 affects Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1079?
To mitigate CVE-2000-1079, ensure your systems are updated with the latest patches from Microsoft that address this vulnerability.
Can CVE-2000-1079 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-1079 can be exploited remotely via spoofed Browse Frame Requests.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2000-1079?
CVE-2000-1079 allows attackers to manipulate dynamic NetBIOS name cache entries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to resources.
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/remedy
- agent/description
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows nt
- version/microsoft windows nt/4.0
- canonical/microsoft windows 2000
- canonical/microsoft windows 9x
- version/microsoft windows 9x/gold