TCP/IP Stack Denial of Service Vulnerability in Multiple Operating Systems
CVE-2005-1184

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Nt
Windows Xp
Windows 2003 Server
Windows 2000
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 May 2005

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the TCP/IP stack of several operating systems that could be exploited by remote attackers. By sending specially crafted TCP packets with a valid sequence number but an incorrect acknowledgment number, attackers can trigger excessive CPU usage due to the generation of numerous 'keep alive' packets. This can lead to a denial of service, impacting system performance and availability. Although reports indicate that replication of such conditions might be challenging, the potential for disruption remains significant.

References

http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Apr/0358.html
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http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Apr/0385.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13215
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EPSS Score

44% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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