CVE-2005-0050
HighSummary
The License Logging service in Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate message length, leading to an unchecked buffer. A remote attacker can exploit this to cause a denial of service (crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Risk Assessment
The risk includes remote disruption of the License Logging service, potentially affecting system operations, and in case of code execution, full server compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the security update provided by Microsoft in bulletin MS05-010 immediately. If patching is not feasible, consider disabling the License Logging service on affected systems.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The License Logging service for Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of messages, which leads to an "unchecked buffer" and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, aka the "License Logging Service Vulnerability."

