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CVE-2005-1191

MediumPublished

The Web View DLL (webvw.dll), as used in Windows Explorer on Windows 2000 systems, does not properly filter an apostrophe ("'") in the author name in a...

Published: Apr 19, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 19, 2005

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

17.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.0%
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 Web View DLL (webvw.dll), as used in Windows Explorer on Windows 2000 systems, does not properly filter an apostrophe ("'") in the author name in a document, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary script via extra attributes when Web View constructs a mailto: link for the preview pane when the user selects the file.

Sources

Microsoft Windows 98/2000 Explorer - Preview Pane Script InjectionExploit
GreyMagic Software · windows · Apr 19, 2005

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