CVE-2005-4667: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4667: Buffer overflow in UnZip 5.50 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a lo...

Buffer overflow in UnZip 5.50 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename command line argument. NOTE: since the overflow occurs in a non-setuid program, there are not many scenarios under which it poses a vulnerability, unless unzip is passed long arguments when it is invoked from other programs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-4667 is an old UnZip buffer overflow affecting UnZip 5.50 and earlier. A user or automated process would need to pass an overly long filename argument to unzip. Business risk is highest where legacy systems or scripts process filenames from untrusted sources. Likely exposure is legacy Unix/Linux systems, embedded images, containers, or automation still using UnZip 5.50 or earlier. Internet exposure is indirect unless a service or workflow passes untrusted filenames into unzip. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue with moderate urgency. Prioritize environments where unzip is used by automated file-processing services. Standalone desktop exposure appears lower based on the CVE note, but outdated packages should still be removed. Mitigation focus: Inventory UnZip versions and locate 5.50 or earlier.; Apply vendor-provided unzip package updates where available.; Check Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, Fedora, Mandriva, or Trustix advisories if applicable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 25, 2006, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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USN-248-2CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11252CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
USN-248-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU

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