2.6
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-1793

First published: Wed Jun 01 2005(Updated: )

User32.DLL in Microsoft Windows 98SE, and possibly other operating systems, allows local and remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an icon (.ico) bitmap file with large width and height values.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 98

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-1793?

    CVE-2005-1793 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-1793?

    There are no known patches or fixes for CVE-2005-1793, so users should avoid opening large .ico files.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1793?

    CVE-2005-1793 specifically affects Microsoft Windows 98SE, and potentially other Windows operating systems.

  • What type of attack is represented by CVE-2005-1793?

    CVE-2005-1793 allows local and remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by manipulating bitmap files.

  • Can CVE-2005-1793 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-1793 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause crashes by sending specially crafted .ico files.

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