CVE-2005-1191: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1191: The Web View DLL (webvw.dll), as used in Windows Explorer on Windows 2000 systems, does not properly filter...

The Web View DLL (webvw.dll), as used in Windows Explorer on Windows 2000 systems, does not properly filter an apostrophe ("'") in the author name in a document, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary script via extra attributes when Web View constructs a mailto: link for the preview pane when the user selects the file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-1191 is a Windows 2000 Explorer Web View issue. A specially crafted document author name could be mishandled when Explorer builds a preview-pane mail link, causing script execution when a user selects the file. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Windows 2000 systems using Windows Explorer Web View and handling untrusted document files. The source bundle does not identify newer affected products. Treat as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless Windows 2000 remains operational. If present in production, prioritize remediation because exploitation can be triggered through routine file selection. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS05-024 guidance for the official fix and applicability.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of any remaining Windows 2000 systems.; Limit handling of untrusted documents on legacy Explorer hosts..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 19, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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windows-web-view-command-execution(20380)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
MS05-024CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:3585CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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