CVE-2005-0688
First published: Sat Mar 05 2005(Updated: )
Windows Server 2003 and XP SP2, with Windows Firewall turned off, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a TCP packet with the SYN flag set and the same destination and source address and port, aka a reoccurrence of the "Land" vulnerability (CVE-1999-0016).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22341
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3983
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111005099504081&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4978
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A482
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1685
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1288
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-064
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-019
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0688?
CVE-2005-0688 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0688?
To fix CVE-2005-0688, ensure that Windows Firewall is enabled to prevent unauthorized TCP packets.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2005-0688?
CVE-2005-0688 affects Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows XP SP2.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-0688?
CVE-2005-0688 is associated with a denial of service attack that targets CPU consumption.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-0688?
CVE-2005-0688 is a reoccurrence of the 'Land' vulnerability that exploits TCP packets with identical source and destination addresses.
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