First published: Tue Jun 14 2005(Updated: )
Microsoft ISA Server 2000 allows remote attackers to connect to services utilizing the NetBIOS protocol via a NetBIOS connection with an ISA Server that uses the NetBIOS (all) predefined packet filter.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server | =2000 |
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CVE-2005-1216 has a moderate severity level due to potential exploitation via unauthorized NetBIOS connections.
To fix CVE-2005-1216, you should configure the ISA Server to block NetBIOS traffic in accordance with best security practices.
Exploitation of CVE-2005-1216 could allow remote attackers to access internal services that utilize the NetBIOS protocol.
Yes, CVE-2005-1216 specifically affects Microsoft ISA Server 2000.
Leaving CVE-2005-1216 unpatched increases the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive services on the network.