CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1206

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) functionality for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka the 'Server Message Block Vulnerability.'

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution without authentication, which could lead to data theft, malware installation, or further propagation of the attack within the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions. Additionally, consider restricting SMB access to trusted networks and monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the Server Message Block (SMB) functionality for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka the "Server Message Block Vulnerability."

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