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CVE-2005-1093 affects the PopUp Plus 2.0.3.8 plugin for Miranda IM when the "Use SmileyAdd Setting" option is enabled. The reported impact is remote arbitrary code execution through a buffer overflow. This mainly matters for organizations with legacy Miranda IM deployments or archived endpoint images still running old messaging software. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows endpoints running Miranda IM with PopUp Plus 2.0.3.8 and the vulnerable setting enabled. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so validation should focus on installed software, plugin versions, and configuration rather than relying on CPE matching. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software cleanup item. It has serious impact if present because remote code execution is reported, but urgency depends on whether old Miranda IM installations remain in the environment. Prioritize discovery first, then remove or disable vulnerable configurations. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove PopUp Plus 2.0.3.8 where still installed.; Disable PopUp Plus or the "Use SmileyAdd Setting" option pending vendor guidance.; Retire unsupported Miranda IM installations from managed endpoints..
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- popupplus-message-bo(20013)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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