CVE-2005-3595 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 Nov 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain full control of Windows XP Home Edition systems due to the default blank Administrator password.

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-2005-3595?

CVE-2005-3595 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

By default Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition installs with a blank password for the Administrator account, which allows remote attackers to gain control of the computer.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3595?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3595?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3595 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-3595 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3595 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Xp vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghq7-5gx4-268j.