First published: Tue Jun 14 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the Server Message Block (SMB) functionality for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka the "Server Message Block Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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CVE-2005-1206 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote execution of arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2005-1206, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
CVE-2005-1206 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1.
Yes, CVE-2005-1206 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the Server Message Block (SMB) functionality.
CVE-2005-1206 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the SMB functionality of Windows operating systems.