CVE-2005-0058: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 10 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows attackers to elevate privileges or execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 98 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows 9x | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16354/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014639
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14518
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-040
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100084
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100085
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100086
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100088
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1075
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1213
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1297
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0058?
CVE-2005-0058 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation and execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0058?
Fix CVE-2005-0058 by applying the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2005-0058?
CVE-2005-0058 affects Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2005-0058?
Exploiting CVE-2005-0058 can lead to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, and the ability to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0058?
While the best approach is to apply patches, temporary workarounds may include disabling TAPI services or restricting user privileges.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/microsoft
- vendor/windows 2000
- vendor/windows 98se
- vendor/windows 2003 server
- vendor/windows me
- vendor/windows 98
- vendor/windows xp
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- canonical/microsoft windows 2000
- canonical/microsoft windows 98
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2003
- version/microsoft windows server 2003/r2
- canonical/microsoft windows
- canonical/microsoft windows 9x
- version/microsoft windows 9x/gold
- canonical/microsoft windows xp
- version/microsoft windows xp/gold