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CVE-2000-0742
The IPX protocol implementation in Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a ping packet with a source IP address that is a broadcast address, aka the "Malformed IPX Ping Packet" vulnerability.
Published: Oct 20, 2000
Modified: Apr 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (2)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_95 | * |
| microsoft | windows_98 | * |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-wjpc-9hpw-c7p9
The IPX protocol implementation in Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 allows remote attackers to cause a...
References (8)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1544 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&mid=63120 Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-054
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5079
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1544 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&mid=63120 Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-054
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5079
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
5.0 / 10
EPSS Score
19.46%
Top 4% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
25.8 / 100
Data Sources
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