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CVE-2005-1983

UnknownEPSS 93.41%

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CVE-2005-1983 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 93.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
93.41%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp1

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1983?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-1983?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1983 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 93.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1983?
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