CVE-2000-0211

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Feb 23, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0211 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Windows Media Server. attackers can exploit this issue by sending client handshake packets in an incorrect sequence, leading to a server crash and subsequent unavailability of media services. The vulnerability arises due to an improper handling of the handshake process in the server software, making it susceptible to denial-of-service attacks. This issue poses a significant risk to organizations that use Windows Media Server for multimedia content delivery, as it can result in extended downtime and disruption to media services.

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Affected Products

  • Windows Media Services

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft