CVE-2005-0061
First published: Mon May 02 2005(Updated: )
The kernel of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via certain access requests.
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 98 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4593
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3994
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1761
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1656
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-018
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0061?
CVE-2005-0061 has been assigned a CVSS score that indicates a critical severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0061?
To fix CVE-2005-0061, ensure that you apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2005-0061?
CVE-2005-0061 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0061?
CVE-2005-0061 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows users to gain higher access levels within the system.
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely in CVE-2005-0061?
No, CVE-2005-0061 requires local access to the affected system to exploit the vulnerability.
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