CVE-2005-1093: Buffer overflow in the PopUp Plus 2.0.3.8 plugin for Miranda IM, with "Use SmileyAdd Setting" enabled, allows

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1093 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting popup plus plugin for miranda im. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the PopUp Plus 2.0.3.8 plugin for Miranda IM, with "Use SmileyAdd Setting" enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: popup plus plugin

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 2.0.3.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.3.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im || rpm -q popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im || popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im sudo apt install popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3.8> sudo apt-mark hold popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im sudo dnf downgrade popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3.8> sudo dnf versionlock add popup-plus-plugin-for-miranda-im

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1093?

popup plus plugin for miranda im: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1093 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1093 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-1093 affect?

CVE-2005-1093 affects popup plus plugin for miranda im. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the PopUp Plus 2.0.3.8 plugin for Miranda IM, with "Use SmileyAdd Setting" enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1093?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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