CVE-2005-1219Image Color Management Vulnerability
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.
Published Jul 12, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-1219 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Image Color Management (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 12, 2005. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
50%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
42/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jul 12, 2005
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patch16004
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 12, 2005 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Image Color ManagementMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2005
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 12, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch16004
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-1116
- exploitExploitDB-1506
- otherMS05-036
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Image Color Management (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 12, 2005.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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