Unscored severity · published Jun 14, 2005
CVE-2005-1208
Integer overflow in Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP SP2 and earlier, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compiled Help…
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CVSS
47.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Integer overflow in Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP SP2 and earlier, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compiled Help (.CHM) file with a large size field that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as demonstrated using a "ms-its:" URL in Internet Explorer.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)47.3% · higher than 99% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
W2
Windows 2000 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
W2
Windows 2003 Server · Microsoft
64-bit; datacenter_64-bit; datacenter_64-bit; enterprise; enterprise; enterprise; +15 more · source: NVD
W9
Windows 98 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WX
Windows XP · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-1208
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1208
Patch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0062.html
Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/15683
Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851869
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13953
Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-165A.html
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-026
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