CVE-2005-0087

CVE-2005-0087 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alsa-project Alsa-lib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The alsa-lib package in Red Hat Linux 4 disables stack protection for the libasound.so library, which makes it easier for attackers to execute arbitrary code if there are other vulnerabilities in the library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0087?
The alsa-lib package in Red Hat Linux 4 disables stack protection for the libasound.so library, which makes it easier for attackers to execute arbitrary code if there are other vulnerabilities in the library.
How severe is CVE-2005-0087?
CVE-2005-0087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0087 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0087?
CVE-2005-0087 primarily affects Alsa-project Alsa-lib. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0087?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0087 published?
CVE-2005-0087 was published on 2005-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)