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CVE-2005-0604

4.6 · MEDIUM

lnss.exe in GFI Languard Network Security Scanner 5.0 stores the username and password in memory in plaintext, which could allow local administrators to obtain domain administrator credentials.

Published May 2, 2005gfiEPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2005-0604 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gfi languard_network_security_scanner. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

lnss.exe in GFI Languard Network Security Scanner 5.0 stores the username and password in memory in plaintext, which could allow local administrators to obtain domain administrator credentials.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gfi. Update languard_network_security_scanner 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0604?

CVE-2005-0604 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gfi languard_network_security_scanner. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-0604?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2005-0604?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gfi. Update languard_network_security_scanner 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-2005-0604?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0604 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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