How severe is CVE-2005-0944?

CVE-2005-0944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0944?

CVE-2005-0944 affects Microsoft Jet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0944?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0944 published?

CVE-2005-0944 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0944

CVE-2005-0944 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Jet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 34% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Jet
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Jet DB engine (msjet40.dll) 4.00.8618.0, related to insufficient data validation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mdb file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0944?: Unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Jet DB engine (msjet40.dll) 4.00.8618.0, related to insufficient data validation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mdb file.
How severe is CVE-2005-0944?: CVE-2005-0944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0944?: CVE-2005-0944 affects Microsoft Jet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0944 published?: CVE-2005-0944 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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