Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP IP Stack denial of service ⚔ [Disputed]
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component IP Stack. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-3880. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component IP Stack. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
** DISPUTED ** Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Small Business Server 2003 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (IP stack hang) via a continuous stream of packets on TCP port 135 that have incorrect TCP header checksums and random numbers in certain TCP header fields, as demonstrated by the Achilles Windows Attack Tool. NOTE: the researcher reports that the Microsoft Security Response Center has stated "Our investigation which has included code review, review of the TCPDump, and attempts on reproing the issue on multiple fresh installs of various Windows Operating Systems have all resulted in non confirmation."
The weakness was released 07/26/2006 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-3880 since 07/26/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.
A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 19135†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
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License
Support
- end of life (old version)
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
07/24/2006 🔍07/26/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 🔍
08/07/2024 🔍
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-3880 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3880
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31521
SecurityFocus: 19135 - Microsoft Windows Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 03/12/2015 14:25Updated: 08/07/2024 23:45
Changes: 03/12/2015 14:25 (51), 09/17/2018 08:14 (7), 08/07/2024 23:45 (17)
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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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