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CVE-2005-0100

UnknownEPSS 4.36%

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CVE-2005-0100 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the movemail utility in (1) Emacs 20.x, 21.3, and possibly other versions, and (2) XEmacs 21.4 and earlier, allows remote malicious POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.. EPSS estimates a 4.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the movemail utility in (1) Emacs 20.x, 21.3, and possibly other versions, and (2) XEmacs 21.4 and earlier, allows remote malicious POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.36%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuEmacs<= 20.0
GnuEmacs21.3
GnuXemacs<= 21.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0100?
Format string vulnerability in the movemail utility in (1) Emacs 20.x, 21.3, and possibly other versions, and (2) XEmacs 21.4 and earlier, allows remote malicious POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2005-0100?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0100 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0100?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST