CRITICAL
CVE-2005-0050
CWE-20Published: May 2, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The License Logging service for Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of messages, which leads to an "unchecked buffer" and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, aka the "License Logging Service Vulnerability."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-0050 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Microsoft3 product(s)
windows 2000windows 2003 serverwindows nt
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/130433Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.htmlPatch · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/130433Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.htmlPatch · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-0050
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 2, 2005
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-0050 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.