How severe is CVE-2005-2940?

CVE-2005-2940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2940?

CVE-2005-2940 affects Microsoft Antispyware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2940?

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-2005-2940 published?

CVE-2005-2940 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2940

CVE-2005-2940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Antispyware
Published: 2005-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.509 (Beta 1) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, involving the programs (1) GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe, (2) gcASNotice.exe, (3) gcasServ.exe, (4) gcasSWUpdater.exe, or (5) GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2935.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2940?: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.509 (Beta 1) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, involving the programs (1) GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe, (2) gcASNotice.exe, (3) gcasServ.exe, (4) gcasSWUpdater.exe, or (5) GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2935.
How severe is CVE-2005-2940?: CVE-2005-2940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2940?: CVE-2005-2940 affects Microsoft Antispyware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2940?: 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-2005-2940 published?: CVE-2005-2940 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:antispyware:1.0.509:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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