Microsoft Windows XP Hyperlink Object Library memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Windows XP. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Hyperlink Object Library. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2005-0057. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Hyperlink Object Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Hyperlink Object Library for Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link that triggers an "unchecked buffer" in the library, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

The bug was discovered 02/08/2005. The weakness was released 02/08/2005 by Anna Hollingzworth as MS05-007 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). It is possible to read the advisory at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-0057 since 01/11/2005. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16330 (MS05-015: Vulnerability in the Hyperlink Object Library may allow code execution (888113)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90231 (Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library Buffer Overflow (MS05-015)).

Applying the patch MS05-007 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at update.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 11485.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19110), Tenable (16330), SecurityFocus (BID 12479†), OSVDB (13609†) and Secunia (SA14195†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-1190. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 16330
Nessus Name: MS05-015: Vulnerability in the Hyperlink Object Library may allow code execution (888113)
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Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS05-007
Researcher: Anna Hollingzworth
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-0057 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0057
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1191

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X-Force: 19110 - Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 12479 - Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 14195 - Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library Buffer Overflow, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 13609 - Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1013119
Vulnerability Center: 7008 - [MS05-015] Code Execution in Microsoft Windows via Unchecked Buffer, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2005 15:52
Updated: 07/05/2025 18:15
Changes: 02/10/2005 15:52 (100), 07/01/2019 10:46 (3), 01/03/2025 18:57 (16), 07/05/2025 18:15 (2)
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