Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-1983?

Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows Xp (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2005-1983 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 9, 2005.

Is CVE-2005-1983 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2005-1983?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-1983?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2005-1983 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2005-1983

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Plug and Play (PnP) service for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, and local users to gain privileges via a malicious application, as exploited by the…

Published Aug 10, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2005-1983 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Windows 2000 (Microsoft), Windows Xp (Microsoft).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 9, 2005. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 93% 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.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

93%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Aug 9, 2005	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 2000Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows XpMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 9, 2005
Publicly disclosed
Aug 10, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Plug and Play (PnP) service for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, and local users to gain privileges via a malicious application, as exploited by the Zotob (aka Mytob) worm.
Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows Xp (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 9, 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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