How severe is CVE-2005-2935?

CVE-2005-2935 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2935 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2935?

CVE-2005-2935 affects Microsoft Antispyware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2935?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2935 published?

CVE-2005-2935 was published on 2005-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2935

CVE-2005-2935 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Antispyware
Published: 2005-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft AntiSpyware might allow local users to execute code via a malicious c:\program.exe file, which is run by AntiSpywareMain.exe when it attempts to execute gsasDtServ.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2940.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2935?: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft AntiSpyware might allow local users to execute code via a malicious c:\program.exe file, which is run by AntiSpywareMain.exe when it attempts to execute gsasDtServ.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2940.
How severe is CVE-2005-2935?: CVE-2005-2935 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2935 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2935?: CVE-2005-2935 affects Microsoft Antispyware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2935?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2935 published?: CVE-2005-2935 was published on 2005-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:antispyware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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