CVE-2005-1679: Stack-based buffer overflow in the error directive in picasm 1.12b and earlier allows attackers to execute arb

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-1679?

picasm: upgrade to newer than 1.12b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-1679 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1679 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-1679 affect?

CVE-2005-1679 affects picasm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Stack-based buffer overflow in the error directive in picasm 1.12b and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long error message.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-1679?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-1679 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting picasm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the error directive in picasm 1.12b and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long error message.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: timo rossi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

timo rossi picasm UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.12b

Fixed in: newer than 1.12b

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy picasm || rpm -q picasm || picasm --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.12b (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade picasm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade picasm

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Picasm 1.10/1.12 - Error Generation Remote Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1679?

picasm: upgrade to newer than 1.12b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1679 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1679 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-2005-1679 affect?

CVE-2005-1679 affects picasm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Stack-based buffer overflow in the error directive in picasm 1.12b and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long error message.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1679?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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