CVE-2005-1208
HighSummary
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.
Risk Assessment
The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution without authentication, which could lead to data theft, malware installation, or service disruption.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately apply security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions and consider disabling the 'ms-its:' protocol in Internet Explorer if not required.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS