CVE-2005-1214

CVE-2005-1214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
• Published: 2005-06-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Agent allows remote attackers to spoof trusted Internet content and execute arbitrary code by disguising security prompts on a malicious Web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1214?

Microsoft Agent allows remote attackers to spoof trusted Internet content and execute arbitrary code by disguising security prompts on a malicious Web page.

How severe is CVE-2005-1214?

CVE-2005-1214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1214?

CVE-2005-1214 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-2005-1214?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1214 published?

CVE-2005-1214 was published on 2005-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/15689
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13948
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-032
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1194
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A682
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A906

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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