CVE-2005-0562

NONECVSS 0.0Elevated

0.0

GIF file validation error in MSN Messenger 6.2 allows remote attackers in a user's contact list to execute arbitrary code via a GIF image with an improper height and width.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 12, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

secure@microsofthttp://secunia.com/advisories/14915/
secure@microsofthttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633446
secure@microsofthttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-102A.html
secure@microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-022
secure@microsofthttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19950
secure@microsofthttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4927
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/14915/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633446
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-102A.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-022
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19950
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4927

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0562?

CVE-2005-0562 is a none vulnerability published on April 12, 2005. GIF file validation error in MSN Messenger 6.2 allows remote attackers in a user's contact list to execute arbitrary code via a GIF image with an improper height and width.

When was CVE-2005-0562 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0562 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 12, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0562 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0562 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0562?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0562, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0562

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