CVE-2005-2123
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP...
CVE-2005-2123 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Microsoft Windows 2000, published November 29, 2005. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 61.5%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 61.5%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format images that lead to heap-based buffer overflows, as demonstrated using MRBP16::bCheckRecord.
Exploit likelihood
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows Metafile - 'mtNoObjects' Denial of Service (MS05-053) | 2005-11-30 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format images that lead to heap-based buffer overflows, as demonstrated using MRBP16::bCheckRecord.
- Record
CVE-2005-2123- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format images that lead to heap-based buffer overflows, as demonstrated using MRBP16::bCheckRecord.
- Record
CVE-2005-2123- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-2124No score
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format images that lead to heap-based buffer overflows, as demonstrated using MRBP16::bCheckRecord.
- Record
EUVD-2005-2124- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5v2f-8gvc-fq7xNo score
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP...
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format images that lead to heap-based buffer overflows, as demonstrated using MRBP16::bCheckRecord.
- Record
GHSA-5v2f-8gvc-fq7x- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-228.pdf
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1175
secunia.com/advisories/17461
vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2348
securitytracker.com/id?1015168
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us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-312A.html
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/300549
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-053
eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20051108b.html
securityfocus.com/bid/15352
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-2123
github.com/advisories/GHSA-5v2f-8gvc-fq7x