CVE-2005-3177

Name: CVE-2005-3177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-06T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CHKDSK in Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, when running in fix mode, does not properly handle security descriptors if the master file table contains a large number of files or if the descriptors do not satisfy certain NTFS conventions, which could cause ACLs for some files to be reverted to less secure defaults, or cause security descriptors to be removed.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CHKDSK in Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, when running in fix mode, does not properly handle security descriptors if the master file table contains a large number of files or if the descriptors do not satisfy certain NTFS conventions, which could cause ACLs for some files to be reverted to less secure defaults, or cause security descriptors to be removed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Gold

References

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831374Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831375Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831374Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831375Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3177?

How severe is CVE-2005-3177?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3177?

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