Vulnerability Description
Distributed Transaction Controller in Microsoft Windows allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (MSDTC service exception and exit) via an "unexpected protocol command during the reconnection request," which is not properly handled by the Transaction Internet Protocol (TIP) functionality.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | 64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17161
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17223
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17509
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015037
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-214.pdf
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=320&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15058
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-05
- 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
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1979?
CVE-2005-1979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Distributed Transaction Controller in Microsoft Windows allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (MSDTC service exception and exit) via an "unexpected protocol command during the reconnectio...
How severe is CVE-2005-1979?
CVE-2005-1979 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-2005-1979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.