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CVE-2005-0063

HighPublished

The document processing application used by the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to...

Published: Apr 13, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 14, 2005

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

47.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Microsoft Windows - 'HTA' Script Execution (MS05-016)Exploit
ZwelL · windows · Apr 14, 2005

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