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CVE-2005-3168

UnknownEPSS 3.81%

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CVE-2005-3168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SECEDIT command on Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4, when using a security template to set Access Control Lists (ACLs) on folders, does not apply ACLs on folders that are listed after a long folder entry, which could result in less secure permissions than specified by the template.. EPSS estimates a 3.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SECEDIT command on Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4, when using a security template to set Access Control Lists (ACLs) on folders, does not apply ACLs on folders that are listed after a long folder entry, which could result in less secure permissions than specified by the template.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.81%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3168?
The SECEDIT command on Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4, when using a security template to set Access Control Lists (ACLs) on folders, does not apply ACLs on folders that are listed after a long folder entry, which could result in less secure permissions than specified by the template.
How severe is CVE-2005-3168?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3168?
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Source: NVD / NIST