CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0048

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows systems allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending crafted IP packets with malformed options. This flaw affects Windows XP SP2 and earlier, 2000 SP3 and SP4, Server 2003, and older operating systems.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely disrupt system operation or gain control, leading to loss of service availability and potential compromise of data confidentiality and integrity.

Recommendation

Apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft in bulletin MS05-004 immediately. If updating is not possible, limit system exposure to network traffic from trusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and earlier, 2000 SP3 and SP4, Server 2003, and older operating systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IP packets with malformed options, aka the "IP Validation Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS