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CVE-2000-0742

UnknownEPSS 18.76%

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CVE-2000-0742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IPX protocol implementation in Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a ping packet with a source IP address that is a broadcast address, aka the "Malformed IPX Ping Packet" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 18.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IPX protocol implementation in Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a ping packet with a source IP address that is a broadcast address, aka the "Malformed IPX Ping Packet" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.76%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 95All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 98All versionsGold

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0742?
The IPX protocol implementation in Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a ping packet with a source IP address that is a broadcast address, aka the "Malformed IPX Ping Packet" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0742?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0742?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST