How severe is CVE-2005-4592?

CVE-2005-4592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4592?

CVE-2005-4592 primarily affects Bogofilter Email Filter. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4592?

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-2005-4592 published?

CVE-2005-4592 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4592

CVE-2005-4592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bogofilter Email Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bogofilter Email Filter
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter and bogolexer 0.96.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via words that are longer than the input buffer used by flex.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4592?: Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter and bogolexer 0.96.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via words that are longer than the input buffer used by flex.
How severe is CVE-2005-4592?: CVE-2005-4592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4592?: CVE-2005-4592 primarily affects Bogofilter Email Filter. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4592?: 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-2005-4592 published?: CVE-2005-4592 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:bogofilter:email_filter:0.93.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bogofilter:email_filter:0.94.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bogofilter:email_filter:0.94.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bogofilter:email_filter:0.95.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bogofilter:email_filter:0.96.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2005-4591 — High (CVSS 7.5): Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter 0.96.2, 0.95.2, 0.94.14, 0.94.12, and other versions from 0.93.5 to 0.96.2,…
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