CVE-2004-2005 json
Buffer overflow in Eudora for Windows 5.2.1, 6.0.3, and 6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail with (1) a link…
published 2004-05-06 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-1997
- cvss
- 5.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.5%
- EPSS 3.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in Eudora for Windows 5.2.1, 6.0.3, and 6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail with (1) a link to a long URL to the C drive or (2) a long attachment name.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/10298 advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/11568 advisory
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-24096)
Exploit prediction
3.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-24096 Qualcomm Eudora 5.2.1/6.x - Embedded Hyperlink Buffer Overrun dos, 2004-05-07
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10298 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.1 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/10298
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/11568
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
- eudora.com /download/eudora/windows/6.1.1/RelNotes.txt
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=108395487628044&w=2
mailing-list
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/16086
vdb-entry
-
lists.netsys.com
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-May/021059.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-2005
- NVD CVE-2004-2005
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