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CVE-2005-4807

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in the as_bad function in messages.c in the GNU as (gas) assembler in Free Software Foundation GNU Binutils before 20050721...

Published: Aug 18, 2006
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 17, 2006

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

12.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the as_bad function in messages.c in the GNU as (gas) assembler in Free Software Foundation GNU Binutils before 20050721 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .c file with crafted inline assembly code.

Sources

GNU BinUtils 2.1x - GAS Buffer OverflowExploit
Tavis Ormandy · linux · Aug 17, 2006

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