HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-1590
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CVE-2005-1590

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 16, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Altiris Client Service for Windows (ACLIENT.EXE) 6.0.88 allows local users to disable password protection and access the administrative interface by finding and showing the "Altiris Client Service" hidden window, disabling the password protection, disabling the "Hide client tray icon box" option, then opening the AClient tray icon and using the View Log File option, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2070.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-1590 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-1590. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

altiris2 product(s)
client servicedeployment solution
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0614.html
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/15159
ADVISORYhttp://www.osvdb.org/15897
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0614.html
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/15159
ADVISORYhttp://www.osvdb.org/15897

All References (6)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0614.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/15159Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.osvdb.org/15897Exploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0614.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/15159Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.osvdb.org/15897Exploit · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-1590
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 16, 2005

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CVE-2002-0773
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-1590 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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