CVE-2005-2307: netman.dll in Microsoft Windows Connections Manager Library allows local users to cause a denial of service...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft Windows Network Connection Manager denial-of-service issue. A local user could crash the Network Connections Service, potentially disrupting network configuration or management on affected systems. The bundle does not provide CVSS, exact affected versions, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems still within the scope of Microsoft MS05-045. The provided bundle does not enumerate affected versions, so version mapping requires vendor advisory or OVAL validation. Treat this as a legacy hygiene and availability risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but affected unsupported Windows systems should be remediated or isolated because local service crashes can disrupt operations. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS05-045 for affected versions and update guidance.; Apply applicable vendor security updates where systems match advisory scope.; Retire, isolate, or tightly restrict access to unsupported legacy Windows hosts..

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Jun 29, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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