CVE-2005-3172: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3172: The WideCharToMultiByte function in Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 does not properly...

The WideCharToMultiByte function in Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 does not properly convert strings with Japanese composite characters in the last character, which could prevent the string from being null terminated and lead to data corruption or enable buffer overflow attacks.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE concerns an old Microsoft Windows 2000 string-conversion flaw. Under specific Japanese composite-character conditions, text may not be properly terminated, causing data corruption or possible buffer overflow. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or broad affected-product details beyond Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Windows 2000 systems missing Update Rollup 1 for SP4. Modern Windows versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Organizations with no Windows 2000 assets likely have no direct exposure based on this bundle. Treat this as a legacy-risk validation item, not an emergency, unless Windows 2000 remains in production. The business priority is confirming whether unsupported systems exist and whether they process untrusted input, then retiring, isolating, or updating them according to Microsoft guidance. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Windows 2000 systems still in service.; Check Microsoft KB 824867 and 900345 for vendor guidance.; Apply Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 SP4 where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 6, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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