CVE-2005-2550: Format string vulnerability in Evolution 1.4 through 2.3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of s...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Evolution calendar-handling flaw. A malicious calendar entry, including task-list data, could crash the application when a user opens the Calendars tab. The CVE description also says arbitrary code execution may be possible, but the bundle does not provide exploit confirmation or CVSS details. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux desktops or images still running Evolution 1.4 through 2.3.6.1. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old distributions, archived workstation builds, or unsupported systems remain in use. Prioritize this when legacy Linux desktops or unsupported workstation images exist. For current managed fleets, urgency is lower, but asset verification matters because the potential impact includes application crash and possible code execution. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems running Evolution 1.4 through 2.3.6.1.; Apply the relevant vendor security update from the affected Linux distribution.; Retire or isolate unsupported systems that cannot receive fixed Evolution packages..

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Jun 29, 2026, 18:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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