Vulnerability Description
The Server Message Block (SMB) implementation for Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 does not properly validate certain SMB packets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Transaction responses containing (1) Trans or (2) Trans2 commands, aka the "Server Message Block Vulnerability," and as demonstrated using Trans2 FIND_FIRST2 responses with large file name length fields.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110792638401852&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111040962600205&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=110795643831169&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/652537PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12484
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19089
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110792638401852&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111040962600205&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=110795643831169&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0045?
CVE-2005-0045 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Server Message Block (SMB) implementation for Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 does not properly validate certain SMB packets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via ...
How severe is CVE-2005-0045?
CVE-2005-0045 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0045?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Nt, Microsoft Windows Xp.