CVE-2005-4560
HighExploitedPublic exploitThe 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…
Published Dec 28, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-4560 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft), Windows Xp (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 28, 2005. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% 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 it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 28, 2005 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 2003 ServerMicrosoft | enterprise, enterprise-sp1, r2, r2-sp1, standard, standard-sp1, web, web-sp1 | n/a |
| Windows XpMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 28, 2005
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 28, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisory18255
- advisory18311
- advisory18364
- advisory18415
- advisoryhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-001.htm
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 C…
Affected: Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft) versions enterprise, enterprise-sp1, r2, r2-sp1, standard, standard-sp1, web, web-sp1; Windows Xp (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 28, 2005.
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 it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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