What is the severity of CVE-2005-0954?

CVE-2005-0954 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to high CPU consumption.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0954?

To mitigate CVE-2005-0954, it is recommended to apply any available security patches from Microsoft or consider upgrading to a supported version of Windows.

Which software is affected by CVE-2005-0954?

CVE-2005-0954 affects Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer running on Windows 2000 SP1 and various versions of Windows XP.

What does CVE-2005-0954 exploit?

CVE-2005-0954 exploits a vulnerability in the handling of malformed Windows Metafile (WMF) files.

Can CVE-2005-0954 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-0954 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via specially crafted WMF files.

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CVE-2005-0954

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

3/4/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-0954

First published: Sun Apr 03 2005(Updated: )

Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer in Windows 2000 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed Windows Metafile (WMF) file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Explorer
Internet Explorer	=6.0.2900
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP

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What is the severity of CVE-2005-0954?
CVE-2005-0954 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0954?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0954, it is recommended to apply any available security patches from Microsoft or consider upgrading to a supported version of Windows.
Which software is affected by CVE-2005-0954?
CVE-2005-0954 affects Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer running on Windows 2000 SP1 and various versions of Windows XP.
What does CVE-2005-0954 exploit?
CVE-2005-0954 exploits a vulnerability in the handling of malformed Windows Metafile (WMF) files.
Can CVE-2005-0954 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0954 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via specially crafted WMF files.

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