CVE-2005-2118: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 21 2005(Updated: )
Windows Shell for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted shortcut (.lnk) file with long font properties that lead to a buffer overflow when the user views the file's properties using Windows Explorer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2122.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.argeniss.com/research/MSBugPaper.pdf
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-284A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15070
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015040
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17168
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-214.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17223
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1192
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1116
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-049
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2118?
CVE-2005-2118 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via a crafted shortcut file.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2118?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2118, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for their affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2005-2118?
CVE-2005-2118 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003.
Can CVE-2005-2118 be exploited without user intervention?
No, CVE-2005-2118 requires user interaction, specifically viewing the properties of the malicious shortcut file.
What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2005-2118?
CVE-2005-2118 exploits the Windows Shell through user-assisted attacks involving specially crafted .lnk files.
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