CVE-2005-0060: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 13, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the font processing component of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a specially-designed application.

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

Event History

Apr 13, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0060?

CVE-2005-0060 is classified as critical due to the buffer overflow vulnerability allowing local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0060?

To fix CVE-2005-0060, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected operating systems.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2005-0060?

CVE-2005-0060 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2005-0060?

CVE-2005-0060 can be exploited by local users who run a specially-designed application targeting the buffer overflow in the font processing component.

5

What components of Microsoft products are vulnerable in CVE-2005-0060?

CVE-2005-0060 specifically targets the font processing component in the affected Microsoft Windows operating systems.

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