How severe is CVE-2005-4444?

CVE-2005-4444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4444 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-2005-4444?

CVE-2005-4444 primarily affects David Harris Pegasus Mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4444?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-4444 published?

CVE-2005-4444 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4444

CVE-2005-4444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in David Harris Pegasus Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: David Harris Pegasus Mail
Published: 2005-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the trace message functionality in Pegasus Mail 4.21a through 4.21c and 4.30PB1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long POP3 reply.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4444?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the trace message functionality in Pegasus Mail 4.21a through 4.21c and 4.30PB1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long POP3 reply.
How severe is CVE-2005-4444?: CVE-2005-4444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4444 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-2005-4444?: CVE-2005-4444 primarily affects David Harris Pegasus Mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4444 published?: CVE-2005-4444 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:david_harris:pegasus_mail:4.21a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_harris:pegasus_mail:4.21b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_harris:pegasus_mail:4.21c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_harris:pegasus_mail:4.30pb1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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