CVE-2005-3168 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The SECEDIT command on Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4, when using a security template to set Access Control Lists (ACLs) on folders, does not apply ACLs on folders that are listed after a long folder entry, which could result in less secure permissions than specified by the template.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions

References

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/834424/PatchVendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345PatchVendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/834424/PatchVendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-3168?

CVE-2005-3168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The SECEDIT command on Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4, when using a security template to set Access Control Lists (ACLs) on folders, does not apply ACLs on folders that are list...

How severe is CVE-2005-3168?

CVE-2005-3168 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3168?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000.