CVE-2005-0550

CVE-2005-0550 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to cause a denial of service (i.e., system crash) via a malformed request, aka "Object Management Vulnerability".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0550?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to cause a denial of service (i.e., system crash) via a malformed request, aka "Object Management Vulnerability".
How severe is CVE-2005-0550?
CVE-2005-0550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0550 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0550?
CVE-2005-0550 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0550?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0550 published?
CVE-2005-0550 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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