How severe is CVE-2005-4560?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2005-4560 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2005-4560?

Affected package information for CVE-2005-4560 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4560?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2005-4560 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2005-4560 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 6 known exploit references for CVE-2005-4560, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 5 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2005-4560?

CVE-2005-4560 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 90.3%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4560?

CVE-2005-4560 is classified as Improper Input Validation (CWE-20). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-4560?

CVE-2005-4560 affects microsoft windows 2003 server (4 versions, e.g. enterprise, r2, standard…); microsoft windows xp. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2005-4560 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2005-4560 was published on December 28, 2005 and was last updated on April 16, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2005-4560

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…

Published

Dec 28, 2005

Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

6 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

90.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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.

Affected Products

2 products · 16 configurations

windows 2003 servermicrosoft

4 versions

enterpriser2standardweb

windows xpmicrosoft

all

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-16612remotewindows✓ Verified

Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/2003 - Metafile Escape() SetAbortProc Code Execution (MS06-001) (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Sep 20, 2010

Exploit-DB Source

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