MEDIUM · 6.4

CVE-2005-1794

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 leg...

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftRemote Desktop Connection5.1.2600.2180
MicrosoftWindows Terminal Services Using Rdp5.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-1794?

CVE-2005-1794 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). 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 leg...

How severe is CVE-2005-1794?

CVE-2005-1794 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1794?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection, Microsoft Windows Terminal Services Using Rdp.