Unscored severity · published May 2, 2005
CVE-2005-1191
The Web View DLL (webvw.dll), as used in Windows Explorer on Windows 2000 systems, does not properly filter an apostrophe ("'") in the author name in a document, which allows…
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CVSS
17.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The Web View DLL (webvw.dll), as used in Windows Explorer on Windows 2000 systems, does not properly filter an apostrophe ("'") in the author name in a document, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary script via extra attributes when Web View constructs a mailto: link for the preview pane when the user selects the file.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)17.1% · higher than 97% 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
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
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-1191
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1191
Exploit
http://security.greymagic.com/security/advisories/gm015-ie
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/396224
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13248
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0509
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-024
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20380
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