CVE-2005-0404

CVE-2005-0404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

KMail 1.7.1 in KDE 3.3.2 allows remote attackers to spoof email information, such as whether the email has been digitally signed or encrypted, via HTML formatted email.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0404?
KMail 1.7.1 in KDE 3.3.2 allows remote attackers to spoof email information, such as whether the email has been digitally signed or encrypted, via HTML formatted email.
How severe is CVE-2005-0404?
CVE-2005-0404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0404 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0404?
CVE-2005-0404 primarily affects Kmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0404?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0404 published?
CVE-2005-0404 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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