CVE-2005-1980: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 2003 Server vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2005
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Updated

Distributed Transaction Controller in Microsoft Windows allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (MSDTC service hang) via a crafted Transaction Internet Protocol (TIP) message that causes DTC to repeatedly connect to a target IP and port number after an error occurs, aka the "Distributed TIP Vulnerability."

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=itanium
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Oct 11, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1980?

CVE-2005-1980 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1980?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1980, you should apply the latest patches and security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1980?

CVE-2005-1980 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-1980 facilitate?

CVE-2005-1980 allows remote attackers to send crafted messages that may cause the Distributed Transaction Coordinator service to hang.

5

Is CVE-2005-1980 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-1980 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted Transaction Internet Protocol messages.

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