CVE-2005-0057 in the critical feed json
The Hyperlink Object Library for Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link…
published 2005-02-08 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-0058
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 41.3%
- EPSS 41.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Hyperlink Object Library for Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link that triggers an "unchecked buffer" in the library, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
Patch / fix
- us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html advisory
- kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820427 advisory
Exploit prediction
41.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/820427
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-015
vendor-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A713
vdb-entry, signature
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/12479
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/19110
vdb-entry
-
oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3203
vdb-entry, signature
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1013119
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/14195
third-party-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2570
vdb-entry, signature
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-0057
- NVD CVE-2005-0057
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