CVE-2005-1981: Low severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability
Published Aug 10, 2005
·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
Patch Available
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.