CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0604

First published: Tue Mar 01 2005(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GFI Languard Network Security Scanner=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0604?

    CVE-2005-0604 has a high severity rating due to the risk of exposing domain administrator credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0604?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-0604, update GFI Languard Network Security Scanner to a version that securely handles stored credentials.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0604?

    CVE-2005-0604 affects GFI Languard Network Security Scanner version 5.0.

  • What information is exposed by CVE-2005-0604?

    CVE-2005-0604 exposes usernames and passwords stored in memory in plaintext.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2005-0604?

    Local administrators can exploit CVE-2005-0604 to obtain sensitive credentials in the affected software.

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