Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Systems
CVE-2000-0305
Currently unrated
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 19 May 2000
What is CVE-2000-0305?
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, and Terminal Server systems that allows remote attackers to exploit the IP Fragment Reassembly process. By sending a flood of identical fragmented IP packets, an attacker can overwhelm the system, resulting in a denial of service. This can lead to significant downtime and impact productivity, making it crucial for users of these operating systems to apply necessary security measures.