CVE-2005-0050: Input Validation

Published Feb 8, 2005
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Updated

The License Logging service for Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of messages, which leads to an "unchecked buffer" and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, aka the "License Logging Service Vulnerability."

Affected Software

37 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=2003
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=2000
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3

Event History

Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0050?

CVE-2005-0050 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability allowing denial of service and potential remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0050?

To mitigate CVE-2005-0050, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0050?

CVE-2005-0050 affects various versions of Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003.

4

Can CVE-2005-0050 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-0050 can be exploited remotely by attackers, which may lead to a system crash or arbitrary code execution.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2005-0050?

CVE-2005-0050 involves an unchecked buffer issue in the License Logging service, leading to buffer overflow risks.

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