CVE-2005-4268

CVE-2005-4268 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Cpio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in cpio 2.6-8.FC4 on 64-bit platforms, when creating a cpio archive, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file whose size is represented by more than 8 digits.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4268?
Buffer overflow in cpio 2.6-8.FC4 on 64-bit platforms, when creating a cpio archive, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file whose size is represented by more than 8 digits.
How severe is CVE-2005-4268?
CVE-2005-4268 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4268 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4268?
CVE-2005-4268 affects Gnu Cpio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4268?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4268 published?
CVE-2005-4268 was published on 2005-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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