CVE-2005-2118

Name: CVE-2005-2118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-21T18:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 46.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Shell for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted shortcut (.lnk) file with long font properties that lead to a buffer overflow when the user views the file's properties using Windows Explorer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2122.. EPSS estimates a 46.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Shell for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted shortcut (.lnk) file with long font properties that lead to a buffer overflow when the user views the file's properties using Windows Explorer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2122.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

46.29%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	r2
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17168Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17172Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17223Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015040
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-214.pdf
http://www.argeniss.com/research/MSBugPaper.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15070
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-284A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-049
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1116
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1192
http://secunia.com/advisories/17168Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17172Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17223Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015040
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-214.pdf
http://www.argeniss.com/research/MSBugPaper.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15070
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-284A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-049
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1116
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1192

Timeline

Published: Oct 21, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2118?

How severe is CVE-2005-2118?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2118 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2118?

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