CVE-2005-0047

Description

Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 does not properly "validate the use of memory regions" for COM structured storage files, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka the "COM Structured Storage Vulnerability."

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 6.56% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A901	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1159	signature vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html	patch third party advisory us government resource
http://www.argeniss.com/research/SSExploit.c
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-012	vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111755870828817&w=2	mailing list
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2351	signature vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19105	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/597889	patch third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2892	signature vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0047?: CVE-2005-0047 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0047?: To fix CVE-2005-0047, 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-2005-0047 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0047 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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