CVE-2000-1218

Description

The default configuration for the domain name resolver for Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP sets the QueryIpMatching parameter to 0, which causes Windows to accept DNS updates from hosts that it did not query, which allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.22% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4280 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/458659 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1218?
CVE-2000-1218 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1218?
To fix CVE-2000-1218, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-1218 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2000-1218 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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