CVE-2005-3092: Heap-based buffer overflow in Image-Line Software FL Studio 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3092 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting fl studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Image-Line Software FL Studio 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .flp file that contains a long path to a (1) .mid or (2) .wav file.

Why this priority

High severity

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	2005-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: image-line software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-28 22:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

image-line software fl studio DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fl-studio || rpm -q fl-studio || fl-studio --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fl-studio sudo apt install fl-studio=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold fl-studio

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

dnf --showduplicates list fl-studio sudo dnf downgrade fl-studio-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add fl-studio

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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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-2005-3092?

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

Is CVE-2005-3092 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3092 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-2005-3092 affect?

CVE-2005-3092 affects fl studio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in Image-Line Software FL Studio 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .flp file that contains a long path to a (1) .mid or (2) .wav file.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3092?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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