CVE-2005-0918

Name: CVE-2005-0918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-05T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0918 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NPSVG3.dll ActiveX control for Adobe SVG Viewer 3.02 and earlier, when running on Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files by setting the src property to the target filename and using Javascript to determine if the web page immediately stops loading, which indicates whether the file exists or not.. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NPSVG3.dll ActiveX control for Adobe SVG Viewer 3.02 and earlier, when running on Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files by setting the src property to the target filename and using Javascript to determine if the web page immediately stops loading, which indicates whether the file exists or not.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.36%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Svg Viewer	<= 3.02

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15255Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013890Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/323585.htmlBroken Link, Patch
http://www.hyperdose.com/advisories/H2005-07.txtBroken Link, Exploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/15255Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013890Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/323585.htmlBroken Link, Patch
http://www.hyperdose.com/advisories/H2005-07.txtBroken Link, Exploit, Patch

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0918?

How severe is CVE-2005-0918?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0918 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0918?

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