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CVE-2005-1794

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 16.19%

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CVE-2005-1794 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 16.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
16.19%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 legitimate servers and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-1794?
CVE-2005-1794 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1794?
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