# CVE-2000-0980: NMPI (Name Management Protocol on IPX) listener in Microsoft NWLink does not properly filter packets from a broadcast address, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2001-01-22 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

NMPI (Name Management Protocol on IPX) listener in Microsoft NWLink does not properly filter packets from a broadcast address, which allows remote attackers to cause a broadcast storm and flood the network.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5357
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-073
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1781

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