CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0416

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in the animated cursor (ANI) handling in Windows NT, 2000 through SP4, XP through SP1, and 2003 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow by manipulating the length field in the animation header block.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the system without authentication, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Recommendation

Apply the security patch provided by Microsoft (MS05-002) immediately and consider disabling animated cursor support in browsers and applications if feasible.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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