CVE-2005-2765
CVE-2005-2765 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The user interface in the Windows Firewall does not properly display certain malformed entries in the Windows Registry, which makes it easier for attackers with administrator privileges to hide activities if the administrator only uses the Windows Firewall interface to monitor exceptions. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, saying that since administrative privileges are already required, it is not a vulnerability. CVE has not yet formally decided if such "information hiding" issues should be included.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-2765?
- The user interface in the Windows Firewall does not properly display certain malformed entries in the Windows Registry, which makes it easier for attackers with administrator privileges to hide activities if the administrator only uses the Windows Firewall interface to monitor exceptions. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, saying that since administrative privileges are already required, it is not a vulnerability. CVE has not yet formally decided if such "information hiding" issues should be included.
- How severe is CVE-2005-2765?
- CVE-2005-2765 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-2765 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-2765?
- CVE-2005-2765 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-2765?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-2765 published?
- CVE-2005-2765 was published on 2005-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*
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