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