CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3176

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 causes the IP address of a Terminal Services client not to be recorded in the security log after a successful connection. This makes it easier for attackers to evade detection.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be unable to identify the source of an attack carried out through Terminal Services, hindering incident analysis and threat response.

Recommendation

Immediately install Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 to ensure IP addresses of Terminal Services clients are logged.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 does not record the IP address of a Windows Terminal Services client in a security log event if the client connects successfully, which could make it easier for attackers to escape detection.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS