CVE-2005-1981: Low severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published Aug 10, 2005
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 domain controllers allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted Kerberos message.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2

Remediation

Event History

Aug 10, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-2005-1981?

CVE-2005-1981 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1981?

To fix CVE-2005-1981, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected systems.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2005-1981?

CVE-2005-1981 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 systems.

4

Can CVE-2005-1981 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-1981 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users via crafted Kerberos messages.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2005-1981 facilitate?

CVE-2005-1981 facilitates a denial of service attack that can cause a system crash.

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