CVE-2005-1985

Description

The Client Service for NetWare (CSNW) on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and Sp2, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an "unchecked buffer" when processing certain crafted network messages.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 38.86% 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%3A910	vdb entry signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1544	vdb entry signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1106	vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-046	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17165	third party advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/19922	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1210	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15066	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21700	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1536	vdb entry signature
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015041	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1985?: CVE-2005-1985 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1985?: To fix CVE-2005-1985, 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-2005-1985 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-1985 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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