CVE-2005-2765: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2765: The user interface in the Windows Firewall does not properly display certain malformed entries in the Windo...

The user interface in the Windows Firewall does not properly display certain malformed entries in the Windows Registry, which makes it easier for attackers with administrator privileges to hide activities if the administrator only uses the Windows Firewall interface to monitor exceptions. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, saying that since administrative privileges are already required, it is not a vulnerability. CVE has not yet formally decided if such "information hiding" issues should be included.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a disputed 2005 Windows Firewall visibility issue. Malformed Registry entries may not display correctly in the firewall exceptions interface, potentially hiding activity from administrators who rely only on that UI. The cited data does not show active exploitation, a CVSS score, or a named fix. Exposure is mainly legacy Windows environments where administrators review firewall exceptions only through the Windows Firewall interface. The bundle does not identify specific supported products, versions, or CPEs. Low immediate urgency unless legacy Windows systems remain in scope. Treat this as a visibility and governance concern after administrative compromise, not as evidence of remote exploitation. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft advisory 897663 and current vendor guidance for legacy system handling.; Do not rely only on the Windows Firewall UI for exception auditing.; Audit firewall-related Registry data with trusted administrative tooling..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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