CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0060

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the font processing component of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows a local user to gain privileges via a specially crafted application.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a local attacker can elevate privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply the appropriate security patch provided by the vendor and restrict the ability of local users to run untrusted applications.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the font processing component of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a specially-designed application.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS