How severe is CVE-2005-4604?

CVE-2005-4604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-4604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4604?

CVE-2005-4604 affects Jean-jacques Sarton Mtink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4604?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-4604 published?

CVE-2005-4604 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4604

CVE-2005-4604 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jean-jacques Sarton Mtink with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jean-jacques Sarton Mtink
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in MTink in the printer-filters-utils package allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4604?: Buffer overflow in MTink in the printer-filters-utils package allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2005-4604?: CVE-2005-4604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-4604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4604?: CVE-2005-4604 affects Jean-jacques Sarton Mtink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4604?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4604 published?: CVE-2005-4604 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jean-jacques_sarton:mtink:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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