CVE-2005-1212: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 14, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Step-by-Step Interactive Training (orun32.exe) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a bookmark link file (.cbo, cbl, or .cbm extension) with a long User field.

Affected Software

49 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=datacenter_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=datacenter_64-bit-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp3
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard-sp1
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows 98=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3

Event History

Jun 14, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1212?

CVE-2005-1212 has a medium severity rating, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a buffer overflow vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1212?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1212, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected software.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-1212?

CVE-2005-1212 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, and Windows 2000 with specific service packs.

4

What attack vector is exploited in CVE-2005-1212?

CVE-2005-1212 can be exploited by a remote attacker through a specially crafted bookmark link file with a long User field.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2005-1212?

Exploitation of CVE-2005-1212 can lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to gain control over the affected system.

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