Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14195
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013119
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820427PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12479
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19110
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14195
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013119
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820427PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12479
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0057?
CVE-2005-0057 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2005-0057?
CVE-2005-0057 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0057?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Me.