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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 10.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113147602208113&w=2
- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/getstarted/installqa.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/375335Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11199/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17412
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113147602208113&w=2
- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/getstarted/installqa.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/375335Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11199/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17412
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 16, 2005
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified