CVE-2005-0737
CVE-2005-0737 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yahoo Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Yahoo Messenger
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the offline mode.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0737?
- Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the offline mode.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0737?
- CVE-2005-0737 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0737 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0737?
- CVE-2005-0737 primarily affects Yahoo Messenger. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0737?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-0737 published?
- CVE-2005-0737 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (17)
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.0.1046:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.0.1065:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.0.1232:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.5.1249:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.6.0.1347:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.6.0.1351:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.6.0.1355:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.6.0.1356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:5.6.0.1358:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:6.0.0.1643:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:6.0.0.1750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:6.0.0.1921:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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