What is the severity of CVE-2005-3173?

CVE-2005-3173 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3173?

To fix CVE-2005-3173, apply Update Rollup 1 for SP4 on Microsoft Windows 2000.

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3173?

CVE-2005-3173 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 systems running Service Pack 4.

What is the impact of CVE-2005-3173?

The impact of CVE-2005-3173 is that it can allow users to bypass intended restrictions by improperly applying group policies.

Can CVE-2005-3173 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-3173 typically requires local access as it deals with user logon credentials.

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CVE-2005-3173

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

6/10/2005

3/10/2022

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-3173

First published: Thu Oct 06 2005(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000	=sp4

Remedy

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821102

Remedy

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3173?
CVE-2005-3173 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3173?
To fix CVE-2005-3173, apply Update Rollup 1 for SP4 on Microsoft Windows 2000.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3173?
CVE-2005-3173 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 systems running Service Pack 4.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-3173?
The impact of CVE-2005-3173 is that it can allow users to bypass intended restrictions by improperly applying group policies.
Can CVE-2005-3173 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-3173 typically requires local access as it deals with user logon credentials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3173?
CVE-2005-3173 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3173?
To fix CVE-2005-3173, apply Update Rollup 1 for SP4 on Microsoft Windows 2000.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3173?
CVE-2005-3173 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 systems running Service Pack 4.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-3173?
The impact of CVE-2005-3173 is that it can allow users to bypass intended restrictions by improperly applying group policies.
Can CVE-2005-3173 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-3173 typically requires local access as it deals with user logon credentials.