CVE-2005-1979: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1979: Distributed Transaction Controller in Microsoft Windows allows remote servers to cause a denial of service...

Distributed Transaction Controller in Microsoft Windows allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (MSDTC service exception and exit) via an "unexpected protocol command during the reconnection request," which is not properly handled by the Transaction Internet Protocol (TIP) functionality.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Windows vulnerability can let a remote server crash the Microsoft Distributed Transaction Controller service. It affects availability, not confidentiality, based on the provided description. Business urgency depends on whether any legacy Windows systems still expose MSDTC or Transaction Internet Protocol functionality. Likely exposure is legacy Microsoft Windows systems running MSDTC with TIP or related remote transaction functionality reachable by other servers. The supplied bundle lists affected products as unavailable, so validate against Microsoft MS05-051 and OVAL definitions. Treat as a legacy exposure issue. Prioritize if old Windows systems support business-critical transaction workflows or are reachable across trust boundaries. Otherwise handle through normal vulnerability management and hardening. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS05-051 for affected versions and fixes.; Apply vendor-approved updates for any matching legacy Windows systems.; Restrict MSDTC/TIP reachability to trusted systems only..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 11, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1134CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1283CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1513CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS05-051CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1550CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1338CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:686CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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