CRITICAL
CVE-2005-1208
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 14, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-1208 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Microsoft4 product(s)
windows 2000windows 2003 serverwindows 98windows xp
Source: NVD CPE · 11 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0062.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15683Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851869Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-165A.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0062.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15683Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851869Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-165A.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-1208
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 14, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-1208 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.