CVE-2005-1987: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 13 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Collaboration Data Objects (CDO), as used in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Exchange Server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when CDOSYS or CDOEX processes an e-mail message with a large header name, as demonstrated using the "Content-Type" string.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-284A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/883460
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015038
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015039
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15067
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17167
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0289.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/19905
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112915118302012&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22495
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A848
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A581
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1515
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1420
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1406
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1201
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1130
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q907245
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-048
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ907245
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1987?
CVE-2005-1987 has a severity rating of critical, as it allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1987?
To fix CVE-2005-1987, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for affected software.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-1987?
CVE-2005-1987 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP3, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, and various versions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-1987 enable?
CVE-2005-1987 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted email messages.
Should I be concerned about CVE-2005-1987?
Yes, CVE-2005-1987 poses significant risk, especially for systems running the affected Microsoft software that accepts email messages.
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