CVE-2005-1191: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability
The Web View DLL (webvw.dll), as used in Windows Explorer on Windows 2000 systems, does not properly filter an apostrophe ("'") in the author name in a document, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary script via extra attributes when Web View constructs a mailto: link for the preview pane when the user selects the file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1191?
CVE-2005-1191 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary script execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1191?
To fix CVE-2005-1191, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2005-1191?
CVE-2005-1191 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows ME systems.
What exploit does CVE-2005-1191 enable?
CVE-2005-1191 enables attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via manipulated mailto: links in the Windows Explorer preview pane.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1191?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2005-1191 is to disable the preview pane in Windows Explorer.