CVE-2005-2213: Buffer overflow in the mms_interp_header function in mms.c in MMS Ripper before 0.6.4 might allow remote attac

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2213 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mms ripper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the mms_interp_header function in mms.c in MMS Ripper before 0.6.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file with more than 20 streams.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mms ripper

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mms ripper mms ripper DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4.0 · 0.4.1 · 0.4.2 · 0.6.0 · 0.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mms-ripper || rpm -q mms-ripper || mms-ripper --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mms-ripper sudo apt install mms-ripper=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold mms-ripper

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

dnf --showduplicates list mms-ripper sudo dnf downgrade mms-ripper-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mms-ripper

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.

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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-2005-2213?

mms ripper: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2213 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2213 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-2005-2213 affect?

CVE-2005-2213 affects mms ripper. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the mms_interp_header function in mms.c in MMS Ripper before 0.6.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file with more than 20 streams.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2213?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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