CVE-2005-4560

CVE-2005-4560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 86% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 86% (100th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
• Published: 2005-12-28
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Windows Graphical Device Interface library (GDI32.DLL) in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Windows Metafile (WMF) format image with a crafted SETABORTPROC GDI Escape function call, related to the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer (SHIMGVW.DLL), a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2123 and CVE-2005-2124, and as originally discovered in the wild on unionseek.com.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4560?

The Windows Graphical Device Interface library (GDI32.DLL) in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Windows Metafile (WMF) format image with a crafted SETABORTPROC GDI Escape function call, related to the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer (SHIMGVW.DLL), a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2123 and CVE-2005-2124, and as originally discovered in the wild on unionseek.com.

How severe is CVE-2005-4560?

CVE-2005-4560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4560?

CVE-2005-4560 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4560?

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-2005-4560 published?

CVE-2005-4560 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://linuxbox.org/pipermail/funsec/2006-January/002455.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18255
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18311
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18364
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18415
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1015416
• http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-001.htm
• http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_137760.htm
• http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-122005.html#00000753
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/181038
• http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420288/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420351/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420357/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420367/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420378/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420446/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420546/30/7730/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420664/30/7730/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420682/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420684/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420687/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420773/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16074
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-362A.html
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-005A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3086
• http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=375341
• http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=375420
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-001

Affected products (16)

• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:standard:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:standard:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:web:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:media_center:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:home:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:media_center:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:home:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:media_center:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*

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