Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format images that lead to heap-based buffer overflows, as demonstrated using MRBP16::bCheckRecord.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | 64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17223
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17461
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17498
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015168
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-228.pdf
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20051108b.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/300549PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15352
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-312A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2348
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-05
- 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-2005-2123?
CVE-2005-2123 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Me...
How severe is CVE-2005-2123?
CVE-2005-2123 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-2005-2123?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.