CVE-2005-2550

CVE-2005-2550 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Evolution 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

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.

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?
CVE-2005-2550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2550 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2550?
CVE-2005-2550 primarily affects Gnome Evolution. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2550?
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-2005-2550 published?
CVE-2005-2550 was published on 2005-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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