CVE-2005-0063

UnknownEPSS 51.68%

Last modified

CVE-2005-0063 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The document processing application used by the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the CLSID stored in a file so that it is processed by HTML Application Host (MSHTA), as demonstrated using a Microsoft Word document.. EPSS estimates a 51.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The document processing application used by the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the CLSID stored in a file so that it is processed by HTML Application Host (MSHTA), as demonstrated using a Microsoft Word document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
51.68%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverenterprise
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverr2
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverstandard
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverweb
MicrosoftWindows 98All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows 98seAll versions
MicrosoftWindows MeAll versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0063?
The document processing application used by the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the CLSID stored in a file so that it is processed by HTML Application Host (MSHTA), as demonstrated using a Microsoft Word document.
How severe is CVE-2005-0063?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0063 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 51.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0063?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST