How severe is CVE-2005-1260?

CVE-2005-1260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1260?

CVE-2005-1260 primarily affects Bzip Bzip2. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1260?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1260 published?

CVE-2005-1260 was published on 2005-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1260

CVE-2005-1260 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bzip Bzip2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Bzip Bzip2
Published: 2005-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

bzip2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hard drive consumption) via a crafted bzip2 file that causes an infinite loop (a.k.a "decompression bomb").

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1260?: bzip2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hard drive consumption) via a crafted bzip2 file that causes an infinite loop (a.k.a "decompression bomb").
How severe is CVE-2005-1260?: CVE-2005-1260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1260?: CVE-2005-1260 primarily affects Bzip Bzip2. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1260?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1260 published?: CVE-2005-1260 was published on 2005-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:5.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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