CVE-2005-4268

cpio large filesize buffer overflow

Published Dec 15, 2005 CVSS 2.0 · 3.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Buffer overflow in cpio 2.6-8.FC4 on 64-bit platforms, when creating a cpio archive, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file whose size is represented by more than 8 digits.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-4263 Buffer overflow in cpio 2.6-8.FC4 on 64-bit platforms, when creating a cpio archive, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file whose size is represented by more than 8 digits.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-234-1 cpio vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 11:38 PM
Reserved
Dec 15, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 15, 2005, 6:11 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:18 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 7, 2005, 12:00 AM