CVE-2005-1211
CVE-2005-1211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the PNG image rendering component of Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1211?
- Buffer overflow in the PNG image rendering component of Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG file.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1211?
- CVE-2005-1211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1211 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1211?
- CVE-2005-1211 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1211?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-1211 published?
- CVE-2005-1211 was published on 2005-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014201
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/189754
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13941
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-165A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-025
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1115
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1239
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A258
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A770
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A782
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0.2900:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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