CVE-2005-1261

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an instant message (IM) with a large URL.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 94.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 11, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

secalert@redhathttp://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=16
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-429.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-432.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13590
secalert@redhathttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0519
secalert@redhathttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10725
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=16
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-429.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-432.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13590
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0519
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10725

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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-999✓ verified
First seen May 17, 2005
Gaim 1.2.1 - URL Handling Remote Stack Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-1261?

CVE-2005-1261 is a none vulnerability published on May 11, 2005. Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an instant message (IM) with a large URL.

When was CVE-2005-1261 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1261 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 11, 2005, 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-2005-1261 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1261 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1261?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1261, 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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