Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Plug and Play (PnP) service for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, and local users to gain privileges via a malicious application, as exploited by the Zotob (aka Mytob) worm.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-08/0384.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16372
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014640
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-266.shtml
- http://www.frsirt.com/english/alerts/20050814.ZotobA.php
- http://www.hsc.fr/ressources/presentations/null_sessions/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998653US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/18605
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5YP0E00GKW.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14513
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-221A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1354
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/202
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-03
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21602
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1983?
CVE-2005-1983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Plug and Play (PnP) service for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, and loca...
How severe is CVE-2005-1983?
CVE-2005-1983 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Xp.