CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1978

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the COM+ service in Microsoft Windows due to improper creation and use of memory structures allows local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes the possibility of an attacker gaining control over the system, leading to data theft, malware installation, or further propagation of the attack within the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply the appropriate security patch provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows version and restrict access to the COM+ service to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

COM+ in Microsoft Windows does not properly "create and use memory structures," which allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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