Vulnerability Description
The document processing application used by the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the CLSID stored in a file so that it is processed by HTML Application Host (MSHTA), as demonstrated using a Microsoft Word document.
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://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111755356016155&w=2
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=231&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch
- http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5YP0T0AFFW.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13132
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0335
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-01
- 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
- 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://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111755356016155&w=2
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=231&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch
- http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5YP0T0AFFW.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0063?
CVE-2005-0063 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The document processing application used by the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the CLSID st...
How severe is CVE-2005-0063?
CVE-2005-0063 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-2005-0063?
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.