Unscored severity · published May 2, 2005
CVE-2005-0057
The Hyperlink Object Library for Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link that triggers an "unchecked buffer" in…
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CVSS
41.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The Hyperlink Object Library for Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link that triggers an "unchecked buffer" in the library, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)41.3% · higher than 99% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
W2
Windows 2000 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
W2
Windows 2003 Server · Microsoft
enterprise; enterprise_64-bit; r2; r2; standard; web · source: NVD
W9
Windows 98 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
W9
Windows 98se · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WM
Windows ME · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WX
Windows XP · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-0057
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-0057
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/14195
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013119
Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820427
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12479
Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-015
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