Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | 64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0062.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15683PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851869PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13953
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-165A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0062.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15683PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851869PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13953
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-165A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1208?
CVE-2005-1208 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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 lar...
How severe is CVE-2005-1208?
CVE-2005-1208 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1208?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Xp.