How severe is CVE-2004-2005?

CVE-2004-2005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2005?

CVE-2004-2005 primarily affects Qualcomm Eudora. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2005?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2005 published?

CVE-2004-2005 was published on 2004-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2005

CVE-2004-2005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Eudora with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Eudora
Published: 2004-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2005?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2004-2005?: CVE-2004-2005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2005?: CVE-2004-2005 primarily affects Qualcomm Eudora. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2005 published?: CVE-2004-2005 was published on 2004-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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