CVE-2005-1979
First published: Tue Oct 11 2005(Updated: )
Distributed Transaction Controller in Microsoft Windows allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (MSDTC service exception and exit) via an "unexpected protocol command during the reconnection request," which is not properly handled by the Transaction Internet Protocol (TIP) functionality.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =itanium | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=320&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15058
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015037
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17161
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-214.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17223
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17509
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A686
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1550
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1513
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1338
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1283
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1134
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-051
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1979?
CVE-2005-1979 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1979?
To fix CVE-2005-1979, apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2005-1979?
CVE-2005-1979 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server, including specific service packs and architectures.
What does CVE-2005-1979 exploit?
CVE-2005-1979 exploits a flaw in the Distributed Transaction Controller's handling of unexpected protocol commands during reconnection requests.
Can CVE-2005-1979 lead to system crashes?
Yes, CVE-2005-1979 can cause the MSDTC service to exception and exit, leading to denial of service.
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