CVE-2005-2124: microsoft windows_2003_server
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2005-2124 is a high (CVSS 7.6) vulnerability in microsoft windows_2003_server. EPSS estimates a 55.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 29-11-2005PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1, related to "An unchecked buffer" and possibly buffer overflows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) format image, aka "Windows Metafile Vulnerability."
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
55.71%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 55.71% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundMicrosoft Windows Metafile - 'gdi32.dll' Denial of Service (MS05-053)
Maturity: poc
Microsoft Windows Metafile - 'mtNoObjects' Denial of Service (MS05-053)
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft1 product
- windows_2003_server64-bit | itanium | r2 | sp1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
13 links- support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-228.pdfX Refsource CONFIRM
- www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20051108a.htmlX Refsource MISC
- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-312A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryX Refsource CERTUS Government Resource
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-053Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource MS