CVE-2005-1219
CVE-2005-1219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Image Color Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 50% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 50% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Image Color Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the Microsoft Color Management Module for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image with crafted ICC profile format tags.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1219?
- Buffer overflow in the Microsoft Color Management Module for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image with crafted ICC profile format tags.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1219?
- CVE-2005-1219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1219 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1219?
- CVE-2005-1219 affects Microsoft Image Color Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1219?
- 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-2005-1219 published?
- CVE-2005-1219 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16004/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/720742
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14214
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-193A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-036
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1125
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1280
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A330
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A440
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A769
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:image_color_management:*:gold:windows:*:*:*:*:*