How severe is CVE-2005-1793?

CVE-2005-1793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1793 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1793?

CVE-2005-1793 affects Microsoft Windows 98se. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1793?

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

When was CVE-2005-1793 published?

CVE-2005-1793 was published on 2005-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1793

CVE-2005-1793 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 98se with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 98se
Published: 2005-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

User32.DLL in Microsoft Windows 98SE, and possibly other operating systems, allows local and remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an icon (.ico) bitmap file with large width and height values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1793?: User32.DLL in Microsoft Windows 98SE, and possibly other operating systems, allows local and remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an icon (.ico) bitmap file with large width and height values.
How severe is CVE-2005-1793?: CVE-2005-1793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1793 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1793?: CVE-2005-1793 affects Microsoft Windows 98se. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1793?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1793 published?: CVE-2005-1793 was published on 2005-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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