CVE-2005-2388: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 27, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in a certain USB driver, as used on Microsoft Windows, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
34 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=datacenter_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard-sp1
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 98=gold
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 95=sr2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Event History
Jul 27, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2388?
CVE-2005-2388 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2388?
To fix CVE-2005-2388, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2005-2388?
CVE-2005-2388 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
4
What exploitability risks are associated with CVE-2005-2388?
CVE-2005-2388 allows attackers to exploit vulnerable systems through specially crafted USB devices, leading to arbitrary code execution.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2388?
CVE-2005-2388 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability within a USB driver on Windows systems.