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CVE-2004-0790

First published: Tue Apr 12 2005(Updated: )

Multiple TCP/IP and ICMP implementations allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reset TCP connections) via spoofed ICMP error messages, aka the "blind connection-reset attack." NOTE: CVE-2004-0790, CVE-2004-0791, and CVE-2004-1060 have been SPLIT based on different attacks; CVE-2005-0065, CVE-2005-0066, CVE-2005-0067, and CVE-2005-0068 are related identifiers that are SPLIT based on the underlying vulnerability. While CVE normally SPLITs based on vulnerability, the attack-based identifiers exist due to the variety and number of affected implementations and solutions that address the attacks instead of the underlying vulnerabilities.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2
Microsoft Windows 9x=gold
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=10.0
SunOS=5.7
SunOS=5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0790?

    CVE-2004-0790 has a severity rating of moderate as it can lead to denial of service by resetting TCP connections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0790?

    To fix CVE-2004-0790, update the affected software to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

  • Which systems are vulnerable to CVE-2004-0790?

    CVE-2004-0790 affects multiple operating systems, including various versions of Microsoft Windows and Sun/Oracle Solaris.

  • What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2004-0790?

    CVE-2004-0790 is associated with denial of service attacks that exploit spoofed ICMP error messages.

  • Is remote exploitation possible with CVE-2004-0790?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0790 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without physical access to the affected systems.

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