CIFS Browser Protocol Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2000-1079

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Nt
Windows 2000
Windows 95
Windows 98
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2000

What is CVE-2000-1079?

A vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000 handle the CIFS Browser Protocol and NetBIOS. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate dynamic NetBIOS name cache entries by sending spoofed Browse Frame Requests through either unicast or UDP broadcast datagrams. Such unauthorized modifications can lead to potential service disruptions and malicious activities, highlighting the importance of securing network protocols against spoofing attacks.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1620
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q3/...
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5168
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EPSS Score

11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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