CVE-2005-0050

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."

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 49.02% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A644 vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-010 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4786 vdb entry signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2568 vdb entry signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html us government resource third party advisory patch
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3582 vdb entry signature
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/130433 us government resource third party advisory patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19101 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0050?
CVE-2005-0050 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0050?
To fix CVE-2005-0050, 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-2005-0050 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2005-0050 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~49% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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