MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2009-0094

The WINS server in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 does not restrict registration of the (1) "wpad" and (2) "isatap" NetBIOS names, which allows remote authenticated users to hi...

Vulnerability Description

The WINS server in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 does not restrict registration of the (1) "wpad" and (2) "isatap" NetBIOS names, which allows remote authenticated users to hijack the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) and Intra-Site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol (ISATAP) features, and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks by spoofing a proxy server or ISATAP route, by registering one of these names in the WINS database, aka "WPAD WINS Server Registration Vulnerability," a related issue to CVE-2007-1692.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-0094?

CVE-2009-0094 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The WINS server in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 does not restrict registration of the (1) "wpad" and (2) "isatap" NetBIOS names, which allows remote authenticated users to hi...

How severe is CVE-2009-0094?

CVE-2009-0094 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0094?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.