CVE-2005-2225

Name: CVE-2005-2225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2225 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft MSN Messenger allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a plaintext message containing the ".pif" string, which is interpreted as a malicious file extension and causes users to be kicked from a group conversation. NOTE: it has been reported that Gaim is also affected, so this may be an issue in the protocol or MSN servers.. EPSS estimates a 16.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft MSN Messenger allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a plaintext message containing the ".pif" string, which is interpreted as a malicious file extension and causes users to be kicked from a group conversation. NOTE: it has been reported that Gaim is also affected, so this may be an issue in the protocol or MSN servers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.44%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Msn Messenger Service	All versions

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1014444Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.digitalparadox.org/viewadvisories.ah?view=45Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.messenger-blog.com/?p=146Exploit, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014444Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.digitalparadox.org/viewadvisories.ah?view=45Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.messenger-blog.com/?p=146Exploit, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2225?

How severe is CVE-2005-2225?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2225 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2225?

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