CVE-2005-3173

Description

Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 does not apply group policies if the user logs on using UPN credentials with a trailing dot, which prevents Windows 2000 from finding the correct domain controller and could allow the user to bypass intended restrictions.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821102	patch vendor advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3173?: CVE-2005-3173 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3173?: To fix CVE-2005-3173, 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-2005-3173 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3173 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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