CVE-2005-2770

Name: CVE-2005-2770
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-02T23:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2770 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WRQ Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server 6.0 (formerly known as F-Secure SSH server) does not properly handle when the Windows Administrator or Guest accounts are renamed after SSH key authentication has been configured, which allows remote attackers to use the original names during login.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WRQ Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server 6.0 (formerly known as F-Secure SSH server) does not properly handle when the Windows Administrator or Guest accounts are renamed after SSH key authentication has been configured, which allows remote attackers to use the original names during login.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.33%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wrq	Wrq Reflection For Secure It Windows Server	6.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16649/Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014835
http://support.wrq.com/techdocs/1910.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/902110Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/16649/Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014835
http://support.wrq.com/techdocs/1910.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/902110Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2770?

How severe is CVE-2005-2770?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2770 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2770?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-2770?

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Source: NVD / NIST