CVE-2005-0057: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 8, 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.
Affected Software
24 affected components
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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0057?
CVE-2005-0057 has a critical severity level due to the ability of remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0057?
To fix CVE-2005-0057, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2005-0057?
CVE-2005-0057 affects Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0057?
CVE-2005-0057 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Hyperlink Object Library.
5
Can CVE-2005-0057 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0057 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted links.