CVE-2004-2005

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Eudora for Windows 5.2.1, 6.0.3, and 6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail with (1) a link to a long URL to the C drive or (2) a long attachment name.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 6, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.netsys.com/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-May/021059.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108395487628044&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11568
cve@mitrehttp://www.eudora.com/download/eudora/windows/6.1.1/RelNotes.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10298
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16086
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.netsys.com/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-May/021059.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108395487628044&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/11568
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.eudora.com/download/eudora/windows/6.1.1/RelNotes.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10298
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16086

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-24096✓ verified
First seen May 7, 2004
Qualcomm Eudora 5.2.1/6.x - Embedded Hyperlink Buffer Overrun
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2005?

CVE-2004-2005 is a none vulnerability published on May 6, 2004. Buffer overflow in Eudora for Windows 5.2.1, 6.0.3, and 6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail with (1) a link to a long URL to the C drive or (2) a long attachment name.

When was CVE-2004-2005 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2005 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 6, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-2005 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2005 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2005?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2005, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-2005

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