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Stack-based buffer overflow in the Plug and Play (PnP) service for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, and local users to gain privileges via a malicious application, as exploited by the Zotob (aka Mytob) worm.
Use Microsoft vendor hub and Windows 2000 product page to widen CVE-2005-1983 into its surrounding weakness, vendor, and product context.
Compare it with CVE-2010-1880, CVE-2010-1262 and CVE-2010-1259 for nearby disclosures in the same product family. Additional editorial context is available in Weekly Security Roundup: Navigating the April 2026 Threat Landscape and Critical Framework Exploits.