CVE-2005-1219 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening images with crafted ICC profile tags in Windows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1219?
CVE-2005-1219 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the Microsoft Color Management Module for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image with crafted ICC profile format tags.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1219?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Image Color Management.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1219 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-1219 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1219 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr6g-748f-gvr6.