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CVE-2005-4145

6.5 · MEDIUM

The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process I…

Published Dec 10, 2005lyris_technologies_incEPSS 43.92%

Overview

CVE-2005-4145 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting lyris_technologies_inc listmanager. It was published on December 10, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain access via a brute force attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lyris_technologies_inc. Update listmanager 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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/0349.htmlRefmetasploit.com/research/vulns/lyris_listmanager/Refsecunia.com/advisories/17943Refwww.osvdb.org/21559Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419077/100/0/threadedRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2820Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/0349.htmlRefmetasploit.com/research/vulns/lyris_listmanager/Refsecunia.com/advisories/17943Refwww.osvdb.org/21559

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4145?

CVE-2005-4145 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting lyris_technologies_inc listmanager. It was published on December 10, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-4145?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-4145?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lyris_technologies_inc. Update listmanager 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-2005-4145?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-4145 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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