CVE-2005-0044

Description

The OLE component in Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003, and Exchange Server 5.0 through 2003, does not properly validate the lengths of messages for certain OLE data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka the "Input Validation Vulnerability."

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 37.84% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2917	signature vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19109	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1180	signature vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927889	patch third party advisory us government resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html	third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3568	signature vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-012	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4499	signature vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0044?: CVE-2005-0044 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0044?: To fix CVE-2005-0044, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0044 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0044 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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