How severe is CVE-2005-1794?

CVE-2005-1794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2005-1794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1794?

CVE-2005-1794 primarily affects Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1794?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1794 published?

CVE-2005-1794 was published on 2005-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1794

CVE-2005-1794 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection
Published: 2005-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Terminal Server using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 5.2 stores an RSA private key in mstlsapi.dll and uses it to sign a certificate, which allows remote attackers to spoof public keys of legitimate servers and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1794?: Microsoft Terminal Server using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 5.2 stores an RSA private key in mstlsapi.dll and uses it to sign a certificate, which allows remote attackers to spoof public keys of legitimate servers and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-1794?: CVE-2005-1794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2005-1794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1794?: CVE-2005-1794 primarily affects Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1794 published?: CVE-2005-1794 was published on 2005-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:remote_desktop_connection:5.1.2600.2180:*:windows_xp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_terminal_services_using_rdp:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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