CVE-2005-0048: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0048: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and earlier, 2000 SP3 and SP4, Server 2003, and older operating systems allows rem...

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and earlier, 2000 SP3 and SP4, Server 2003, and older operating systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IP packets with malformed options, aka the "IP Validation Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-0048 is an old Windows TCP/IP flaw where specially malformed IP packets can crash affected systems and may allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk is concentrated in legacy Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and older systems still connected to operational networks. Exposure is likely limited to legacy or embedded Windows deployments that still run XP SP2 or earlier, Windows 2000 SP3/SP4, Windows Server 2003, or older operating systems. Prioritize this for legacy risk reduction, especially in OT, lab, or neglected network segments. It is not a new emergency signal, but unpatched unsupported Windows systems remain high-impact assets if reachable. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS05-019 guidance and security updates where applicable.; Identify and retire affected unsupported Windows systems where possible.; Isolate legacy hosts that cannot be patched from untrusted networks..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 22:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 13, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:3824CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1744CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS05-019CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:4549CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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