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CVE-2005-0416

HighPublished

The Windows Animated Cursor (ANI) capability in Windows NT, Windows 2000 through SP4, Windows XP through SP1, and Windows 2003 allows remote attackers to...

Published: Feb 14, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 22, 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

41.0%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.6%
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 Windows Animated Cursor (ANI) capability in Windows NT, Windows 2000 through SP4, Windows XP through SP1, and Windows 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the AnimationHeaderBlock length field, which leads to a stack-based buffer overflow.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer - '.ANI' Universal (MS05-002)Exploit
houseofdabus · windows · Jan 22, 2005
Microsoft Internet Explorer - '.ANI' Downloader (MS05-002)Exploit
Vertygo · windows · Jan 24, 2005

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