CVE-2005-4895: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4895: Multiple integer overflows in TCMalloc (tcmalloc.cc) in gperftools before 0.4 make it easier for context-de...

Multiple integer overflows in TCMalloc (tcmalloc.cc) in gperftools before 0.4 make it easier for context-dependent attackers to perform memory-related attacks such as buffer overflows via a large size value, which causes less memory to be allocated than expected.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old TCMalloc memory-allocation bug in gperftools before 0.4. Very large requested sizes could overflow arithmetic, causing the allocator to reserve less memory than expected. In the right application context, that can turn into memory corruption such as buffer overflow behavior. Exposure is most likely in legacy applications or appliances that include gperftools TCMalloc before 0.4. Risk depends on whether attacker-influenced sizes can reach affected allocation paths. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory must confirm actual library use. Treat this as a legacy dependency hygiene issue with potential memory-corruption impact. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but vulnerable allocator code can affect many applications if bundled silently. Mitigation focus: Inventory software using gperftools TCMalloc and identify versions before 0.4.; Upgrade gperftools or TCMalloc to 0.4 or later where supported.; Check vendor guidance for backported fixes in packaged or embedded builds..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 25, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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