How severe is CVE-2005-2388?

CVE-2005-2388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2388 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2388?

CVE-2005-2388 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2388?

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-2005-2388 published?

CVE-2005-2388 was published on 2005-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2388

CVE-2005-2388 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2005-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in a certain USB driver, as used on Microsoft Windows, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2388?: Buffer overflow in a certain USB driver, as used on Microsoft Windows, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-2388?: CVE-2005-2388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2388 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2388?: CVE-2005-2388 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2388?: 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-2005-2388 published?: CVE-2005-2388 was published on 2005-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (34)

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_95:*:sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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_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:professional:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:embedded:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:media_center:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:media_center:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*

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