Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-1988?

Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6-windows_server_2003_sp1; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.01, 5.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2005-1988 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2005-1988 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-2005-1988?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-1988?

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

How urgently should CVE-2005-1988 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2005-1988Internet Explorer Vulnerability

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".

Published Aug 10, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2005-1988 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.1 v2) affecting Ie (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

Scores

CVSS v2

5.1

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

46%

Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

35/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

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

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

patch16373
patchVU#965206
patchTA05-221A

Description

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
IeMicrosoft	6-windows_server_2003_sp1	n/a
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	5.01, 5.5	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 10, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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".
Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6-windows_server_2003_sp1; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.01, 5.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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