CVE-2005-0545

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.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.61%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/391332	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12641	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110935549821930&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0545?: CVE-2005-0545 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0545?: To fix CVE-2005-0545, 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-2005-0545 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0545 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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