How severe is CVE-2011-1970?

CVE-2011-1970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-1970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1970?

CVE-2011-1970 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1970?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-1970 published?

CVE-2011-1970 was published on 2011-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1970

CVE-2011-1970 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 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Published: 2011-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly initialize memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a query for a nonexistent domain, aka "DNS Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1970?: The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly initialize memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a query for a nonexistent domain, aka "DNS Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1970?: CVE-2011-1970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1970?: CVE-2011-1970 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1970 published?: CVE-2011-1970 was published on 2011-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:x32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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