CVE-2005-0852: Low severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2005
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Updated

Microsoft Windows XP SP1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via an empty datagram to a raw IP over IP socket (IP protocol 4), as originally demonstrated using code in Python 2.3.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Mar 24, 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-2005-0852?

The severity of CVE-2005-0852 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0852?

To fix CVE-2005-0852, apply the latest updates or patches provided by Microsoft for Windows XP SP1.

3

Which versions of Windows XP are affected by CVE-2005-0852?

CVE-2005-0852 specifically affects Microsoft Windows XP SP1.

4

Can CVE-2005-0852 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-0852 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

5

What can happen if CVE-2005-0852 is exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2005-0852 can cause the affected system to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

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