CVE-2005-4696: Low severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

The Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration system (WZCS) stores WEP keys and pair-wise Master Keys (PMK) of the WPA pre-shared key in plaintext in memory of the explorer process, which allows attackers with access to process memory to steal the keys and access the network.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 2, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4696?

CVE-2005-4696 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive network keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4696?

To mitigate CVE-2005-4696, users should upgrade their operating system to a version that does not have this vulnerability, as it specifically affects certain versions of Windows XP.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-4696?

CVE-2005-4696 affects users of Microsoft Windows XP, particularly those running gold or Service Pack 2 versions across multiple editions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-4696?

The potential impact of CVE-2005-4696 includes unauthorized access to the wireless network by attackers who can extract stored keys from memory.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-4696?

There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2005-4696 other than applying system updates or moving to a supported operating system.

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