Vulnerability Description
Windows 2000 Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a continuous stream of binary zeros to various TCP and UDP ports, which significantly increases the CPU utilization.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1415ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.3.96.100
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1415ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.3.96.100
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0580?
CVE-2000-0580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Windows 2000 Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a continuous stream of binary zeros to various TCP and UDP ports, which significantly increases the CPU utilization.
How severe is CVE-2000-0580?
CVE-2000-0580 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000.