CVE-2005-2124: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 29, 2005
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1, related to "An unchecked buffer" and possibly buffer overflows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) format image, aka "Windows Metafile Vulnerability."

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=itanium
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Nov 29, 2005
CVE Published
09:03 PM
Nov 30, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2124?

CVE-2005-2124 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2124?

To mitigate CVE-2005-2124, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected operating systems.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2005-2124?

CVE-2005-2124 affects Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2005-2124?

CVE-2005-2124 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted Windows Metafile images.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2124 if I cannot apply the patch?

If unable to patch for CVE-2005-2124, consider disabling the Graphics Rendering Engine, though this may affect system functionality.

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