CVE-2005-2844: Buffer overflow in MMClient.exe in Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2844 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting indiatimes messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in MMClient.exe in Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long group name argument to the RenameGroup function in the MMClient.MunduMessenger.1 ActiveX object.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: indiatimes messenger

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-08 10:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy indiatimes-messenger || rpm -q indiatimes-messenger || indiatimes-messenger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison indiatimes-messenger sudo apt install indiatimes-messenger=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold indiatimes-messenger

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

dnf --showduplicates list indiatimes-messenger sudo dnf downgrade indiatimes-messenger-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add indiatimes-messenger

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 - Remote Buffer Overflow

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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-2005-2844?

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

Is CVE-2005-2844 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2844 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-2005-2844 affect?

CVE-2005-2844 affects indiatimes messenger. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in MMClient.exe in Indiatimes Messenger 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long group name argument to the RenameGroup function in the MMCli

How urgent is CVE-2005-2844?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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