CVE-2005-1208

Name: CVE-2005-1208
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-06-14T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 47.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1208 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP SP2 and earlier, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compiled Help (.CHM) file with a large size field that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as demonstrated using a "ms-its:" URL in Internet Explorer.. EPSS estimates a 47.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP SP2 and earlier, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compiled Help (.CHM) file with a large size field that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as demonstrated using a "ms-its:" URL in Internet Explorer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

47.15%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	64-bit	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	datacenter_64-bit	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	enterprise	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	enterprise_64-bit	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	standard	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	standard_64-bit	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	web	—
Microsoft	Windows 98	All versions	Gold
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	—

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0062.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15683Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851869Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13953
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-165A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-026
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1057
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A381
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A463
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0062.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15683Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851869Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13953
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-165A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-026
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1057
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A381
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A463

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1208?

How severe is CVE-2005-1208?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1208 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 47.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1208?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST