CVE-2005-1792
First published: Wed Jun 01 2005(Updated: )
Memory leak in Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) by creating security contexts more quickly than they can be cleared from the RPC cache.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1792?
CVE-2005-1792 has been classified with a medium severity level as it can lead to denial of service due to memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1792?
To resolve CVE-2005-1792, apply the relevant Windows security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.
Which software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2005-1792?
CVE-2005-1792 affects various versions of Windows XP including SP1, SP2, and the Gold edition.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-1792?
The impact of CVE-2005-1792 can result in a denial of service, leading to system crashes due to excessive memory consumption.
Is CVE-2005-1792 exploitative?
Yes, CVE-2005-1792 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability by creating security contexts rapidly, overwhelming the RPC cache.
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