CVE-2005-1208

CVE-2005-1208 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 47% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 (.CHM) file with a large size field that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as demonstrated using a "ms-its:" URL in Internet Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2005-1208?
CVE-2005-1208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-1208 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1208?
CVE-2005-1208 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1208?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1208 published?
CVE-2005-1208 was published on 2005-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (37)

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