How severe is CVE-2005-0904?

CVE-2005-0904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-0904 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0904?

CVE-2005-0904 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0904?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0904 published?

CVE-2005-0904 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0904

CVE-2005-0904 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Remote Desktop in Windows XP SP1 does not verify the "Force shutdown from a remote system" setting, which allows remote attackers to shut down the system by executing TSShutdn.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0904?: Remote Desktop in Windows XP SP1 does not verify the "Force shutdown from a remote system" setting, which allows remote attackers to shut down the system by executing TSShutdn.exe.
How severe is CVE-2005-0904?: CVE-2005-0904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0904 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0904?: CVE-2005-0904 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0904?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0904 published?: CVE-2005-0904 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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