CVE-2005-0944

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Jet DB engine (msjet40.dll) 4.00.8618.0, related to insufficient data validation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mdb file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=535
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111231465920199&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.hexview.com/docs/20050331-1.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176380
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442446/100/100/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442610/100/100/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=535
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111231465920199&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.hexview.com/docs/20050331-1.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176380
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442446/100/100/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442610/100/100/threaded

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-951✓ verified
First seen Apr 22, 2005
Microsoft Jet Database - 'msjet40.dll' Code Execution (Reverse Shell) (2)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-929✓ verified
First seen Apr 12, 2005
Microsoft Jet Database - 'msjet40.dll' Reverse Shell (1)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-927✓ verified
First seen Apr 11, 2005
Microsoft Jet Database - 'msjet40.dll' DB File Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0944?

CVE-2005-0944 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. Unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Jet DB engine (msjet40.dll) 4.00.8618.0, related to insufficient data validation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mdb file.

When was CVE-2005-0944 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0944 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 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-2005-0944 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0944 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0944?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0944, 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-2005-0944

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