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CVE-2005-2550

UnknownEPSS 4.43%

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CVE-2005-2550 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in Evolution 1.4 through 2.3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the calendar entries such as task lists, which are not properly handled when the user selects the Calendars tab.. EPSS estimates a 4.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in Evolution 1.4 through 2.3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the calendar entries such as task lists, which are not properly handled when the user selects the Calendars tab.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.43%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeEvolution1.4
GnomeEvolution1.5
GnomeEvolution2.0
GnomeEvolution2.1
GnomeEvolution2.2
GnomeEvolution2.3.1
GnomeEvolution2.3.2
GnomeEvolution2.3.3
GnomeEvolution2.3.4
GnomeEvolution2.3.5
GnomeEvolution2.3.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2550?
Format string vulnerability in Evolution 1.4 through 2.3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the calendar entries such as task lists, which are not properly handled when the user selects the Calendars tab.
How severe is CVE-2005-2550?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2550 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2550?
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