CVE-2005-0051

Description

The Server service (srvsvc.dll) in Windows XP SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (users who are accessing resources) via an anonymous logon using a named pipe, which is not properly authenticated, aka the "Named Pipe Vulnerability."

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 43.94% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3055	signature vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html	patch third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2292	signature vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-007	vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013112	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12486	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19093	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/939074	patch third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/14189	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0051?: CVE-2005-0051 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0051?: To fix CVE-2005-0051, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0051 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0051 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~44% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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