CVE-2005-2118: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2118: Windows Shell for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 allows remote user-assisted a...

Windows Shell for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted shortcut (.lnk) file with long font properties that lead to a buffer overflow when the user views the file's properties using Windows Explorer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2122.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Windows Shell flaw where a malicious shortcut file could let an attacker run commands if a user viewed that file's properties in Windows Explorer. It affects Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1/SP2, and Windows Server 2003. The main concern is legacy systems that still handle untrusted files. Exposure is limited to legacy Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1/SP2, and Server 2003 systems. Risk is highest where users can receive, browse, or inspect untrusted shortcut files from email, shared folders, removable media, or downloads. Treat this as a legacy-system exposure issue. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided data, but arbitrary command execution on unsupported Windows hosts can create disproportionate business risk. Prioritize remediation where these systems remain connected to users or file-sharing workflows. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft MS05-049 guidance for affected Windows systems.; Retire or isolate Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 hosts where possible.; Restrict handling of untrusted .lnk files on remaining legacy systems..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 21, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1192CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1116CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS05-049CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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