CVE-2005-1218

CVE-2005-1218 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 61% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 61% (99th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
• Published: 2005-08-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Microsoft Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1218?

The Microsoft Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) requests.

How severe is CVE-2005-1218?

CVE-2005-1218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1218?

CVE-2005-1218 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1218?

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

When was CVE-2005-1218 published?

CVE-2005-1218 was published on 2005-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112146383919436&w=2
• http://security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2783
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/490628
• http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/904797.mspx
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14259
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-221A.html
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-041
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100092
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A180
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A346
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A376
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A609
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A618
• https://www.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2005-July/002188.html

Affected products (24)

• 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_2003_server:datacenter_64-bit:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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_64-bit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:enterprise_64-bit:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:standard:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:standard:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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_xp:*:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:home:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:home:*:*:*:*:*

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