How severe is CVE-2005-4848?

CVE-2005-4848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4848?

CVE-2005-4848 affects Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4848?

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-2005-4848 published?

CVE-2005-4848 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4848

CVE-2005-4848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the decompression algorithm in Research in Motion BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.0 SP1 and earlier before 20050607 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain data packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4848?: Buffer overflow in the decompression algorithm in Research in Motion BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.0 SP1 and earlier before 20050607 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain data packets.
How severe is CVE-2005-4848?: CVE-2005-4848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4848?: CVE-2005-4848 affects Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4848?: 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-2005-4848 published?: CVE-2005-4848 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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