First published: Mon May 02 2005(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =web | |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise | |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise_64-bit | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
Microsoft Windows XP | ||
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | ||
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 98SE | ||
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | ||
Microsoft Windows Me | ||
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =standard | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows 98 | =gold | |
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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CVE-2005-0057 has a critical severity level due to the ability of remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2005-0057, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
CVE-2005-0057 affects Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003.
CVE-2005-0057 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Hyperlink Object Library.
Yes, CVE-2005-0057 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted links.