CVE-2005-2126
First published: Fri Oct 21 2005(Updated: )
The FTP client in Windows XP SP1 and Server 2003, and Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4, when "Enable Folder View for FTP Sites" is enabled and the user manually initiates a file transfer, allows user-assisted, remote FTP servers to overwrite files in arbitrary locations via crafted filenames.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/415828
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6M00I0KEAU.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17163
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015036
- 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%3A1416
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1284
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1146
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-044
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2126?
CVE-2005-2126 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2126?
To fix CVE-2005-2126, users should disable the 'Enable Folder View for FTP Sites' option.
Which software is affected by CVE-2005-2126?
CVE-2005-2126 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1, Windows XP SP1, Windows 2003 Server, and Windows 2000 SP4.
Can CVE-2005-2126 allow remote access to my system?
CVE-2005-2126 does not provide remote access, but it can be exploited by remote FTP servers to overwrite files.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2126?
CVE-2005-2126 is a file overwrite vulnerability that requires user-assisted actions to exploit.
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