CVE-2005-2844 json
Buffer overflow in MMClient.exe in Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and po…
published 2005-09-08 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-2845
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.0%
- EPSS 5.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in MMClient.exe in Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long group name argument to the RenameGroup function in the MMClient.MunduMessenger.1 ActiveX object.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-26216)
- Published
Exploit prediction
4.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-26216 Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 - Remote Buffer Overflow dos, 2005-08-31
- securitytracker.com http://securitytracker.com/id?1014842 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14705 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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securitytracker.com
/id?1014842
vdb-entry, exploit, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/14705
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/16633/
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/22110
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=112550635826169&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-2844
- NVD CVE-2005-2844
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