CVE-2005-1590

Name: CVE-2005-1590
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-16T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1590 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Altiris Client Service for Windows (ACLIENT.EXE) 6.0.88 allows local users to disable password protection and access the administrative interface by finding and showing the "Altiris Client Service" hidden window, disabling the password protection, disabling the "Hide client tray icon box" option, then opening the AClient tray icon and using the View Log File option, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2070.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Altiris Client Service for Windows (ACLIENT.EXE) 6.0.88 allows local users to disable password protection and access the administrative interface by finding and showing the "Altiris Client Service" hidden window, disabling the password protection, disabling the "Hide client tray icon box" option, then opening the AClient tray icon and using the View Log File option, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2070.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Altiris	Client Service	6.0.88	—
Altiris	Deployment Solution	5.6	Sp1
Altiris	Deployment Solution	5.6.181	—
Altiris	Deployment Solution	6.0	—

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0614.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15159Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/15897Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0614.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15159Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/15897Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1590?

How severe is CVE-2005-1590?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1590 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1590?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST