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CVE-2005-3171

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

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CVE-2005-3171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 records Event ID 1704 to indicate that Group Policy security settings were successfully updated, even when the processing fails such as when Ntuser.pol cannot be accessed, which could cause system administrators to believe that the system is compliant with the specified settings.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 records Event ID 1704 to indicate that Group Policy security settings were successfully updated, even when the processing fails such as when Ntuser.pol cannot be accessed, which could cause system administrators to believe that the system is compliant with the specified settings.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.22%

65.0th 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-2005-3171?
Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 records Event ID 1704 to indicate that Group Policy security settings were successfully updated, even when the processing fails such as when Ntuser.pol cannot be accessed, which could cause system administrators to believe that the system is compliant with the specified settings.
How severe is CVE-2005-3171?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3171?
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