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.
CVE-2005-1983
NONECVSS 0.09.0▲Weaponized
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence
Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 88% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.5% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.
Triggered by: EPSS exploit prediction ≥85%
Sources: epss
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 93%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 93%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 9.0(low)
- EPSS
- 99.8%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
August 10, 2005
Last Modified
April 16, 2026
References (42)
- secure@microsofthttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-08/0384.html
- secure@microsofthttp://secunia.com/advisories/16372
- secure@microsofthttp://securitytracker.com/id?1014640
- secure@microsofthttp://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-266.shtml
- secure@microsofthttp://www.frsirt.com/english/alerts/20050814.ZotobA.php
- secure@microsofthttp://www.hsc.fr/ressources/presentations/null_sessions/
- secure@microsofthttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998653
- secure@microsofthttp://www.osvdb.org/18605
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5YP0E00GKW.html
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14513
- secure@microsofthttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-221A.html
- secure@microsofthttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1354
- secure@microsofthttp://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/202
- secure@microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-039
- secure@microsofthttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21602
Data Freshness Timeline
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Publicly available exploits
(5 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-16365✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 30, 2010
Microsoft Plug and Play Service - Overflow (MS05-039) (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-1179✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 25, 2005
Microsoft Windows Plug-and-Play Service - Remote Universal (Spanish) (MS05-039)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-1149✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 12, 2005
Microsoft Windows Plug-and-Play Service - Remote Universal (MS05-039)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-1146✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 11, 2005
Microsoft Windows - Plug-and-Play Service Remote Overflow (MS05-039)
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/smb/ms05_039_pnp✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 9, 2005
MS05-039 Microsoft Plug and Play Service Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2005-1983?
CVE-2005-1983 is a none vulnerability published on August 10, 2005. 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.
When was CVE-2005-1983 disclosed?
CVE-2005-1983 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 10, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2005-1983 actively exploited?
CVE-2005-1983 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2005-1983?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1983, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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