CVE-2005-0770: Format string vulnerability in DataRescue Interactive Disassembler and Debugger (IDA) Pro 4.7.0.830 allows rem

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0770 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ida pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in DataRescue Interactive Disassembler and Debugger (IDA) Pro 4.7.0.830 allows remote attackers or local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a dynamic link library (DLL) name.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: datarescue

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datarescue ida pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.7.0.830

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.7.0.830

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ida-pro || rpm -q ida-pro || ida-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.7.0.830 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ida-pro sudo apt install ida-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7.0.830> sudo apt-mark hold ida-pro

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ida-pro sudo dnf downgrade ida-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7.0.830> sudo dnf versionlock add ida-pro

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0770?

ida pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0770 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0770 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0770 affect?

CVE-2005-0770 affects ida pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in DataRescue Interactive Disassembler and Debugger (IDA) Pro 4.7.0.830 allows remote attackers or local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary co

How urgent is CVE-2005-0770?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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