Is CVE-2005-0059 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0059 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-16.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-0059?

CVE-2005-0059 has a CVSS score of 10 (UNKNOWN severity). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

How do I patch CVE-2005-0059?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2005-0059.

CVE-2005-0059 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2005-0059?

17 products: microsoft windows 2000, microsoft windows 2000, microsoft windows 2000, microsoft windows 2000, microsoft windows 2000, and 12 more.

Description

Buffer overflow in the Message Queuing component of Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Access Vector: network
Access Cmplx: low
Auth: none
Confidentiality: complete
Integrity: complete
Availability: complete
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-Other

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 5/2/2005
Last Modified: 4/16/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : windows_2000microsoft : windows_2000microsoft : windows_2000microsoft : windows_2000microsoft : windows_2000microsoft : windows_98microsoft : windows_98semicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xpmicrosoft : windows_xp

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD