CVE-2005-0057: The Hyperlink Object Library for Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute a...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older Microsoft Windows flaw can let a remote attacker run code if a user opens or follows a specially crafted hyperlink. Business impact is concentrated in legacy Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 environments, especially where users process untrusted web or email content. Exposure is most likely on legacy or unsupported Windows systems: Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003. Modern estates are mainly at risk through forgotten systems, lab equipment, embedded operations, or archived virtual machines still processing untrusted content. Prioritize this for any organization still operating legacy Windows in production or operational technology. If those systems are absent, urgency is low. If present and exposed to user-driven content, treat remediation or isolation as a near-term risk reduction item. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS05-015 updates where affected systems remain in service.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 systems.; Limit untrusted web, email, and document content handling on legacy hosts..

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Jun 30, 2026, 01:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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