CVE-2005-4808
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CVE-2005-4808 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in reset_vars in config/tc-crx.c in the GNU as (gas) assembler in Free Software Foundation GNU Binutils before 20050714 allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted .s file.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in reset_vars in config/tc-crx.c in the GNU as (gas) assembler in Free Software Foundation GNU Binutils before 20050714 allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted .s file.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | < 2.17 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 5.10 |
References
- http://sources.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=1069Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-366-1Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44661Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://sources.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=1069Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-366-1Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44661Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-4808?
Buffer overflow in reset_vars in config/tc-crx.c in the GNU as (gas) assembler in Free Software Foundation GNU Binutils before 20050714 allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted .s file.
How severe is CVE-2005-4808?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4808 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4808?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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