CVE-2000-1218 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The default configuration for the domain name resolver for Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP sets the QueryIpMatching parameter to 0, which causes Windows to accept DNS updates from hosts that it did not query, which allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	-
Microsoft	Windows 98	-
Microsoft	Windows 98Se	-
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0
Microsoft	Windows Xp	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-346

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/458659Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4280Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/458659Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4280Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-1218?

CVE-2000-1218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The default configuration for the domain name resolver for Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP sets the QueryIpMatching parameter to 0, which causes Windows to accept DNS updates from hosts tha...

How severe is CVE-2000-1218?

CVE-2000-1218 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1218?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Nt, Microsoft Windows Xp.