CVE-2005-2935: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft AntiSpyware might allow local users to execute code vi

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CVE-2005-2935 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting antispyware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft AntiSpyware might allow local users to execute code via a malicious c:\program.exe file, which is run by AntiSpywareMain.exe when it attempts to execute gsasDtServ.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2940.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-15 21:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy antispyware || rpm -q antispyware || antispyware --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2935?

antispyware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2935 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2935 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-2935 affect?

CVE-2005-2935 affects antispyware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft AntiSpyware might allow local users to execute code via a malicious c:\program.exe file, which is run by AntiSpywareMain.exe when it attempts to execute gsasDtServ.exe. NOTE: it is no

How urgent is CVE-2005-2935?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

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