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CVE-2005-3172

UnknownEPSS 5.08%

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CVE-2005-3172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WideCharToMultiByte function in Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 does not properly convert strings with Japanese composite characters in the last character, which could prevent the string from being null terminated and lead to data corruption or enable buffer overflow attacks.. EPSS estimates a 5.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WideCharToMultiByte function in Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 does not properly convert strings with Japanese composite characters in the last character, which could prevent the string from being null terminated and lead to data corruption or enable buffer overflow attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.08%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3172?
The WideCharToMultiByte function in Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 does not properly convert strings with Japanese composite characters in the last character, which could prevent the string from being null terminated and lead to data corruption or enable buffer overflow attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-3172?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3172?
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