CVE-2005-4525

CVE-2005-4525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sygate Technologies Protection Agent 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

Description

SmcGui.exe in Sygate Protection Agent 5.0 build 6144 allows local users to obtain management control over the agent by executing the GUI (SmcGui.exe) and then killing the process, which causes the privileged management GUI to launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4525?
SmcGui.exe in Sygate Protection Agent 5.0 build 6144 allows local users to obtain management control over the agent by executing the GUI (SmcGui.exe) and then killing the process, which causes the privileged management GUI to launch.
How severe is CVE-2005-4525?
CVE-2005-4525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4525 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4525?
CVE-2005-4525 affects Sygate Technologies Protection Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4525?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4525 published?
CVE-2005-4525 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)