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CVE-2005-0545

7.2 · HIGH

Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2 and Windows 2000 Server SP4 running Active Directory allow local users to bypass group policies that restrict access to hidden drives by using the browse feature in Off…

Published May 2, 2005microsoftEPSS 1.83%

Overview

CVE-2005-0545 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2 and Windows 2000 Server SP4 running Active Directory allow local users to bypass group policies that restrict access to hidden drives by using the browse feature in Office 10 applications such as Word or Excel, or using a flash drive. NOTE: this issue has been disputed in a followup post.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110935549821930&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/391332Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/12641Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110935549821930&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/391332Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/12641

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0545?

CVE-2005-0545 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0545?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0545?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0545?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0545 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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