How severe is CVE-2005-4693?

CVE-2005-4693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4693?

CVE-2005-4693 affects Gaim-encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4693?

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

When was CVE-2005-4693 published?

CVE-2005-4693 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4693

CVE-2005-4693 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gaim-encryption 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gaim-encryption
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Gaim-Encryption 2.38-1 on Debian Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message from an ICQ buddy, possibly involving the GE_received_key function in keys.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4693?: Gaim-Encryption 2.38-1 on Debian Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message from an ICQ buddy, possibly involving the GE_received_key function in keys.c.
How severe is CVE-2005-4693?: CVE-2005-4693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4693?: CVE-2005-4693 affects Gaim-encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4693?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4693 published?: CVE-2005-4693 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gaim-encryption:gaim-encryption:2.38_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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