CVE-2000-1218: The default configuration for the domain name resolver for Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP sets the QueryIpMa

UNKNOWN

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:57.596Z

Summary

The default configuration for the domain name resolver for Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP sets the QueryIpMatching parameter to 0, which causes Windows to accept DNS updates from hosts that it did not query, which allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache.

Why It Matters

UNKNOWN severity with CVSS n/a.

Risks left unpatched can lead to remote code execution, data exposure or lateral movement — verify exposure against the affected software below.

Current Status

  • Vulnerability status: Not listed in CISA KEV
  • Last intelligence update: 2026-08-21 · source: NVD

Entity Activity Timeline

  1. 2026-08-21 — Intelligence record updated(NVD sync)

No recorded activity beyond NVD publication and sync updates.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:57.596Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

Sources & Evidence

4 reference(s) · attribution: NVD

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