CVE-2005-1980

CVE-2005-1980 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 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

Distributed Transaction Controller in Microsoft Windows allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (MSDTC service hang) via a crafted Transaction Internet Protocol (TIP) message that causes DTC to repeatedly connect to a target IP and port number after an error occurs, aka the "Distributed TIP Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1980?
Distributed Transaction Controller in Microsoft Windows allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (MSDTC service hang) via a crafted Transaction Internet Protocol (TIP) message that causes DTC to repeatedly connect to a target IP and port number after an error occurs, aka the "Distributed TIP Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2005-1980?
CVE-2005-1980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1980 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-2005-1980?
CVE-2005-1980 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1980?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1980 published?
CVE-2005-1980 was published on 2005-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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