Vulnerability Description
Web View in Windows Explorer on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 does not properly handle certain HTML characters in preview fields, which allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Explorer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17168
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17223
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-214.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15064
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-284A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17168
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17223
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-214.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15064
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-284A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2117?
CVE-2005-2117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Web View in Windows Explorer on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 does not properly handle certain HTML characters in preview fields, which allows remote user-assisted attack...
How severe is CVE-2005-2117?
CVE-2005-2117 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.