CVE-2005-0688

CVE-2005-0688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 47% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Windows Server 2003 and XP SP2, with Windows Firewall turned off, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a TCP packet with the SYN flag set and the same destination and source address and port, aka a reoccurrence of the "Land" vulnerability (CVE-1999-0016).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0688?
Windows Server 2003 and XP SP2, with Windows Firewall turned off, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a TCP packet with the SYN flag set and the same destination and source address and port, aka a reoccurrence of the "Land" vulnerability (CVE-1999-0016).
How severe is CVE-2005-0688?
CVE-2005-0688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0688 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0688?
CVE-2005-0688 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0688?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0688 published?
CVE-2005-0688 was published on 2005-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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