CVE-2005-0050

UnknownEPSS 46.51%

Last modified

CVE-2005-0050 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The License Logging service for Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of messages, which leads to an "unchecked buffer" and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, aka the "License Logging Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 46.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The License Logging service for Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of messages, which leads to an "unchecked buffer" and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, aka the "License Logging Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
46.51%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Server2000
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Server2003
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverenterprise
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverenterprise_64-bit
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverr2
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverstandard
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverweb
MicrosoftWindows Nt4.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0050?
The License Logging service for Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of messages, which leads to an "unchecked buffer" and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, aka the "License Logging Service Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2005-0050?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0050 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0050?
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