CVE-2005-0545

High

Description

Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2 and Windows 2000 Server SP4 running Active Directory allow local users to bypass group policies that restrict access to hidden drives by using the browse feature in Office 10 applications such as Word or Excel, or using a flash drive. NOTE: this issue has been disputed in a followup post.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Windows
PublishedMay 2, 2005
First seenMay 2, 2005

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_2000No range specified—
microsoft windows_xpNo range specified—

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CVE-2005-0545 · Microsoft Windows · Dark Radar