CVE-2000-1218
Critical
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedApr 14, 2000
First seenApr 14, 2000
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_2000 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_98 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_98se | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_nt | 4.0 | — |
| microsoft windows_xp | No range specified | — |
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