CVE-2005-1213

CVE-2005-1213 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the news reader for Microsoft Outlook Express (MSOE.DLL) 5.5 SP2, 6, and 6 SP1 allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a LIST response with a long second field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1213?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the news reader for Microsoft Outlook Express (MSOE.DLL) 5.5 SP2, 6, and 6 SP1 allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a LIST response with a long second field.
How severe is CVE-2005-1213?
CVE-2005-1213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1213 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1213?
CVE-2005-1213 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook Express. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1213?
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-2005-1213 published?
CVE-2005-1213 was published on 2005-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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