CVE-2005-4145
Published Dec 10, 2005 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain access via a brute force attack.
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QFinch assessment
The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain access via a brute force attack.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- HIGH
- Confidence
- 65%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 20051209 PGP Wipe Free Space, Lyris ListManager Flaws, Windows Timestamps, Sam Juicer ↗
- metasploit.com ↗
- ADV-2005-2820 ↗
- 20051208 PGP Wipe Free Space, Lyris ListManager Flaws, Windows Timestamps, Sam Juicer ↗
- 21559 ↗
- 17943 ↗
Record history
Published Dec 10, 2005 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026