Vulnerability Description
The TCP/IP stack in multiple operating systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a TCP packet with the correct sequence number but the wrong Acknowledgement number, which generates a large number of "keep alive" packets. NOTE: some followups indicate that this issue could not be replicated.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | datacenter_64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Apr/0358.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Apr/0383.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Apr/0385.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13215
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40502
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Apr/0358.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Apr/0383.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Apr/0385.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13215
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40502
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1184?
CVE-2005-1184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The TCP/IP stack in multiple operating systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a TCP packet with the correct sequence number but the wrong Acknowledgement nu...
How severe is CVE-2005-1184?
CVE-2005-1184 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-2005-1184?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Nt, Microsoft Windows Xp.