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.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113147602208113&w=2
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/getstarted/installqa.mspx
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/375335
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17412
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11199/
Scores
EPSS
0.1627
EPSS Percentile
96.6%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_xp
ibm_oem_version (2 CPE variants)
Published
Nov 16, 2005
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026