CVE-2005-1212

CVE-2005-1212 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
• Published: 2005-06-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Step-by-Step Interactive Training (orun32.exe) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a bookmark link file (.cbo, cbl, or .cbm extension) with a long User field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1212?

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Step-by-Step Interactive Training (orun32.exe) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a bookmark link file (.cbo, cbl, or .cbm extension) with a long User field.

How severe is CVE-2005-1212?

CVE-2005-1212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1212?

CVE-2005-1212 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 49 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1212?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1212 published?

CVE-2005-1212 was published on 2005-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=262&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
• http://secunia.com/advisories/15669/
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1014194
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13944
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-031
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1224

Affected products (49)

• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000_terminal_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000_terminal_services:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000_terminal_services:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000_terminal_services:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:datacenter_64-bit:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:datacenter_64-bit:sp1_beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise:sp1_beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise_64-bit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise_64-bit:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise_64-bit:sp1_beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:datacenter_64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:sp1_beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:standard:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:standard:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:standard:sp1_beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:standard_64-bit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:web:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:web:sp1_beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:second_edition:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:embedded:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:media_center:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*

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