Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in WINSRV.DLL in the Client Server Runtime System (CSRSS) process of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a specially-designed application that provides console window information with a long FaceName value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=230&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- 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
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=230&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0551?
CVE-2005-0551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in WINSRV.DLL in the Client Server Runtime System (CSRSS) process of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain priv...
How severe is CVE-2005-0551?
CVE-2005-0551 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0551?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.