First published: Wed Nov 16 2005(Updated: )
By default Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition installs with a blank password for the Administrator account, which allows remote attackers to gain control of the computer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows XP | =ibm_oem_version-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =ibm_oem_version |
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CVE-2005-3595 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain control of the system.
To fix CVE-2005-3595, you should set a strong password for the Administrator account on your Windows XP system.
CVE-2005-3595 affects users of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with a default blank Administrator password.
The risks associated with CVE-2005-3595 include unauthorized remote access to the system and potential data breaches.
Microsoft has not provided a formal patch for CVE-2005-3595, but securing the Administrator account can mitigate the issue.