CVE-2005-4696
CVE-2005-4696 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration system (WZCS) stores WEP keys and pair-wise Master Keys (PMK) of the WPA pre-shared key in plaintext in memory of the explorer process, which allows attackers with access to process memory to steal the keys and access the network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4696?
- The Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration system (WZCS) stores WEP keys and pair-wise Master Keys (PMK) of the WPA pre-shared key in plaintext in memory of the explorer process, which allows attackers with access to process memory to steal the keys and access the network.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4696?
- CVE-2005-4696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4696 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4696?
- CVE-2005-4696 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Xp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4696?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-4696 published?
- CVE-2005-4696 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-10/0016.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17064
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/46
- http://www.osvdb.org/19873
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15008
- http://www.soonerorlater.hu/index.khtml?article_id=62
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1970
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22524
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26323/
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:home:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:media_center:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*
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