How severe is CVE-2005-3171?

CVE-2005-3171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3171?

CVE-2005-3171 affects Microsoft Windows 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3171?

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

When was CVE-2005-3171 published?

CVE-2005-3171 was published on 2005-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3171

CVE-2005-3171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2005-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

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?: CVE-2005-3171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3171?: CVE-2005-3171 affects Microsoft Windows 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3171 published?: CVE-2005-3171 was published on 2005-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:*

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