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CVE-2005-0551

UnknownEPSS 21.53%

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CVE-2005-0551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in WINSRV.DLL in the Client Server Runtime System (CSRSS) process of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a specially-designed application that provides console window information with a long FaceName value.. EPSS estimates a 21.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in WINSRV.DLL in the Client Server Runtime System (CSRSS) process of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a specially-designed application that provides console window information with a long FaceName value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
21.53%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverr2—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp1

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0551?
Stack-based buffer overflow in WINSRV.DLL in the Client Server Runtime System (CSRSS) process of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a specially-designed application that provides console window information with a long FaceName value.
How severe is CVE-2005-0551?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0551?
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