Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1544Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&mid=63120Vendor 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/1544Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&mid=63120Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-054
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5079
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 20, 2000
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified