CVE-2005-3173 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/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/821102PatchVendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345PatchVendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821102PatchVendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-3173?

CVE-2005-3173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2005-3173?

CVE-2005-3173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3173?

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