CVE-2005-0904 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can shut down Windows XP systems via Remote Desktop by bypassing the force shutdown security setting.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0904?
CVE-2005-0904 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 29 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Remote Desktop in Windows XP SP1 does not verify the "Force shutdown from a remote system" setting, which allows remote attackers to shut down the system by executing TSShutdn.exe.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0904?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0904?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0904 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-0904 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0904 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cgp9-642v-q4c9.