CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0059: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 02 2005(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the Message Queuing component of Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 9x=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0059?

    CVE-2005-0059 has been rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0059?

    To fix CVE-2005-0059, Microsoft recommends applying the security updates provided in MS05-017.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0059?

    CVE-2005-0059 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP1 installations.

  • Can CVE-2005-0059 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0059 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted message to the Message Queuing component.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-0059?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2005-0059 include unauthorized access, data compromise, and system instability due to arbitrary code execution.

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