What is the severity of CVE-2005-1794?

CVE-2005-1794 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1794?

To fix CVE-2005-1794, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Windows or apply relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.

What software is affected by CVE-2005-1794?

CVE-2005-1794 affects Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP 5.2 and Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection version 5.1.2600.2180.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2005-1794 facilitate?

CVE-2005-1794 can facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to spoof public keys of legitimate servers.

Is CVE-2005-1794 still a concern for current systems?

While CVE-2005-1794 primarily affects older systems, any outdated software using RDP may still be susceptible to similar vulnerabilities.

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CVE-2005-1794

medium

6.4

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/6/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-1794

First published: Wed Jun 01 2005(Updated: )

Microsoft Terminal Server using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 5.2 stores an RSA private key in mstlsapi.dll and uses it to sign a certificate, which allows remote attackers to spoof public keys of legitimate servers and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP	=5.2
Microsoft Remote Desktop	=5.1.2600.2180

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1794?
CVE-2005-1794 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1794?
To fix CVE-2005-1794, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Windows or apply relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-1794?
CVE-2005-1794 affects Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP 5.2 and Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection version 5.1.2600.2180.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2005-1794 facilitate?
CVE-2005-1794 can facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to spoof public keys of legitimate servers.
Is CVE-2005-1794 still a concern for current systems?
While CVE-2005-1794 primarily affects older systems, any outdated software using RDP may still be susceptible to similar vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1794?
CVE-2005-1794 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1794?
To fix CVE-2005-1794, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Windows or apply relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-1794?
CVE-2005-1794 affects Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP 5.2 and Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection version 5.1.2600.2180.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2005-1794 facilitate?
CVE-2005-1794 can facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to spoof public keys of legitimate servers.
Is CVE-2005-1794 still a concern for current systems?
While CVE-2005-1794 primarily affects older systems, any outdated software using RDP may still be susceptible to similar vulnerabilities.