How severe is CVE-2005-4808?

CVE-2005-4808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4808?

CVE-2005-4808 primarily affects Gnu Binutils. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4808?

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-2005-4808 published?

CVE-2005-4808 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4808

CVE-2005-4808 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Binutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Binutils
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in reset_vars in config/tc-crx.c in the GNU as (gas) assembler in Free Software Foundation GNU Binutils before 20050714 allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted .s file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4808?: Buffer overflow in reset_vars in config/tc-crx.c in the GNU as (gas) assembler in Free Software Foundation GNU Binutils before 20050714 allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted .s file.
How severe is CVE-2005-4808?: CVE-2005-4808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4808?: CVE-2005-4808 primarily affects Gnu Binutils. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4808?: 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-2005-4808 published?: CVE-2005-4808 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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