# CVE-2005-0057: The Hyperlink Object Library for Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-02-08 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

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## References

- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-015
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A713
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12479
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19110
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3203
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013119
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14195
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2570
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820427

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