Denial of service vulnerability in Windows 95 and Windows 98 by Microsoft
CVE-2000-0347

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 95
Windows 98
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 May 2000

What is CVE-2000-0347?

Windows 95 and Windows 98 are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability that enables a remote attacker to disrupt system functionality. This occurs when a malformed NetBIOS session request packet is sent with a NULL source name. As a result, the operating system can become unresponsive, impacting users and services reliant on these platforms. It is crucial for users of these operating systems to be aware of this issue and consider upgrading to more secure versions to safeguard against potential attacks.

References

http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=95737580922397&w=2
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1163
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EPSS Score

39% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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