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CVE-2005-1988

MediumPublished

Unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web site or an HTML e-mail containing a...

Published: Aug 10, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Jul 15, 2005

Primary CVSS

5.1/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

45.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web site or an HTML e-mail containing a crafted JPEG image that causes memory corruption, aka "JPEG Image Rendering Memory Corruption Vulnerability".

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer - 'blnmgr.dll' COM Object Remote (MS05-038)Exploit
FrSIRT · windows · Aug 9, 2005
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 - '.JPEG' Image Rendering Buffer OverflowExploit
Michal Zalewski · windows · Jul 15, 2005

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