CVE-2005-4696

Published Feb 1, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration system (WZCS) stores WEP keys and pair-wise Master Keys (PMK) of the WPA pre-shared key in plaintext in memory of the explorer process, which allows attackers with access to process memory to steal the keys and access the network.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-4690 The Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration system (WZCS) stores WEP keys and pair-wise Master Keys (PMK) of the WPA pre-shared key in plaintext in memory of the explorer process, which allows attackers with access to process memory to steal the keys and access the network.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 11:53 PM
Reserved
Feb 1, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 31, 2005, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:19 PM