CVE-2005-0048: High severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2005
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Updated

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and earlier, 2000 SP3 and SP4, Server 2003, and older operating systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IP packets with malformed options, aka the "IP Validation Vulnerability."

Affected Software

15 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Apr 13, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0048?

CVE-2005-0048 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a potential risk of denial of service and may allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0048?

To mitigate CVE-2005-0048, users should apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected operating systems.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2005-0048?

CVE-2005-0048 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and earlier, Windows 2000 SP3 and SP4, and Server 2003, among others.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2005-0048 facilitate?

CVE-2005-0048 can enable remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code through malformed IP packets.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2005-0048?

Currently, the best recommendation for CVE-2005-0048 is to ensure that security patches are applied rather than relying on workarounds.

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