CVE-2005-2844

CVE-2005-2844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Indiatimes 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

Description

Buffer overflow in MMClient.exe in Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long group name argument to the RenameGroup function in the MMClient.MunduMessenger.1 ActiveX object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2844?
Buffer overflow in MMClient.exe in Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long group name argument to the RenameGroup function in the MMClient.MunduMessenger.1 ActiveX object.
How severe is CVE-2005-2844?
CVE-2005-2844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2844 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2844?
CVE-2005-2844 affects Indiatimes Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2844?
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-2005-2844 published?
CVE-2005-2844 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)