CVE-2005-2765

Name: CVE-2005-2765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-01T22:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2765 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The user interface in the Windows Firewall does not properly display certain malformed entries in the Windows Registry, which makes it easier for attackers with administrator privileges to hide activities if the administrator only uses the Windows Firewall interface to monitor exceptions. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, saying that since administrative privileges are already required, it is not a vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The user interface in the Windows Firewall does not properly display certain malformed entries in the Windows Registry, which makes it easier for attackers with administrator privileges to hide activities if the administrator only uses the Windows Firewall interface to monitor exceptions. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, saying that since administrative privileges are already required, it is not a vulnerability. CVE has not yet formally decided if such "information hiding" issues should be included.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	64-bit
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	sp1
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/897663.mspxVendor Advisory
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/897663.mspxVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2765?

How severe is CVE-2005-2765?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2765 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2765?

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