CVE-2005-0965: The gaim_markup_strip_html function in Gaim 1.2.0, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers t...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-0965 is an old Gaim instant messaging client flaw. A malformed HTML string in an incoming message or content could crash the application. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or system takeover, based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy endpoints or archived Linux distributions still running Gaim 1.2.0 or earlier. Modern environments using current messaging clients are unlikely to be affected unless old Gaim packages remain installed. Handle through legacy software hygiene, not emergency response, unless Gaim is still used in production workflows. The main business risk is disruption to users running the old client. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for installed Gaim packages and versions.; Remove Gaim where it is no longer required.; If still required, consult vendor advisories for patched packages..

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Jun 29, 2026, 22:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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