CVE-2005-1269

CVE-2005-1269 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rob Flynn Gaim 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

Gaim before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a Yahoo! message with non-ASCII characters in a file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1269?
Gaim before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a Yahoo! message with non-ASCII characters in a file name.
How severe is CVE-2005-1269?
CVE-2005-1269 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1269 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1269?
CVE-2005-1269 primarily affects Rob Flynn Gaim. In total, 50 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1269?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1269 published?
CVE-2005-1269 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (50)

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