CVE-2005-1679

CVE-2005-1679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Timo Rossi Picasm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the error directive in picasm 1.12b and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1679?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the error directive in picasm 1.12b and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long error message.
How severe is CVE-2005-1679?
CVE-2005-1679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1679 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1679?
CVE-2005-1679 affects Timo Rossi Picasm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1679?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1679 published?
CVE-2005-1679 was published on 2005-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)