CVE-2005-1980
First published: Tue Oct 11 2005(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."
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=319&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15059
- 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%3A1413
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1325
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1253
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1203
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1182
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1136
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-051
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1980?
CVE-2005-1980 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows.
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.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1980?
CVE-2005-1980 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server versions.
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.
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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