Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-0058?

Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft) versions r2; Windows 98 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2005-0058 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2005-0058 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2005-0058?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-0058?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2005-0058 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2005-0058Windows 2000 Vulnerability

Buffer overflow in the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows attackers to elevate privileges or execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.

Published Aug 10, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2005-0058 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Windows 2000 (Microsoft), Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft), Windows 98 (Microsoft) and 3 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

46%

Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

36/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

patch16354

Description

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 2000Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 2003 ServerMicrosoft	r2	n/a
Windows 98Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 98seMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows MeMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

1 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 10, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Buffer overflow in the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows attackers to elevate privileges or execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.
Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft) versions r2; Windows 98 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Is CVE-2005-0058 On Your Attack Surface?

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