CVE-2003-0905: Medium severity microsoft windows media services vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2004

Updated

Unknown vulnerability in Windows Media Station Service and Windows Media Monitor Service components of Windows Media Services 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disallowing new connections) via a certain sequence of TCP/IP packets.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Microsoft Windows Media Services=4.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9825

Event History

Apr 15, 2004

CVE Published

04:00 AM

Sep 1, 2004

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0905?

CVE-2003-0905 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt service availability.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0905?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0905, it is recommended to update or patch to the latest version of Windows Media Services.

What components are affected by CVE-2003-0905?

CVE-2003-0905 affects the Windows Media Station Service and Windows Media Monitor Service components of Windows Media Services 4.1.

Can CVE-2003-0905 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0905 allows remote attackers to initiate a denial of service through a specific sequence of TCP/IP packets.

Is CVE-2003-0905 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2003-0905 is considered a historical vulnerability, but its existence highlights the importance of securing older software versions.