How severe is CVE-2004-0548?

CVE-2004-0548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0548?

CVE-2004-0548 primarily affects Gnu Aspell. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0548?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0548 published?

CVE-2004-0548 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0548

CVE-2004-0548 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Aspell with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Aspell
Published: 2004-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the word-list-compress functionality in compress.c for Aspell allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long entry in the wordlist that is not properly handled when using the (1) "c" compress option or (2) "d" decompress option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0548?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the word-list-compress functionality in compress.c for Aspell allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long entry in the wordlist that is not properly handled when using the (1) "c" compress option or (2) "d" decompress option.
How severe is CVE-2004-0548?: CVE-2004-0548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0548?: CVE-2004-0548 primarily affects Gnu Aspell. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0548 published?: CVE-2004-0548 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:aspell:0.50.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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