CVE-2005-2123

CVE-2005-2123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 65% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format images that lead to heap-based buffer overflows, as demonstrated using MRBP16::bCheckRecord.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2123?
Multiple integer overflows in the Graphics Rendering Engine (GDI32.DLL) in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format images that lead to heap-based buffer overflows, as demonstrated using MRBP16::bCheckRecord.
How severe is CVE-2005-2123?
CVE-2005-2123 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2123 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2123?
CVE-2005-2123 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2123?
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-2005-2123 published?
CVE-2005-2123 was published on 2005-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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