CVE-2005-1205

CVE-2005-1205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The Telnet client for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Services for UNIX allows remote attackers to read sensitive environment variables via the NEW-ENVIRON option with a SEND ENV_USERVAR command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1205?
The Telnet client for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Services for UNIX allows remote attackers to read sensitive environment variables via the NEW-ENVIRON option with a SEND ENV_USERVAR command.
How severe is CVE-2005-1205?
CVE-2005-1205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1205 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1205?
CVE-2005-1205 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1205?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1205 published?
CVE-2005-1205 was published on 2005-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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