CVE-2005-4594: Stack-based buffer overflow in TUGZip 3.4.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long fil

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4594 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tugzip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in TUGZip 3.4.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an ARJ archive.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.5% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tugzip

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tugzip tugzip DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tugzip sudo apt install tugzip=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold tugzip

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

dnf --showduplicates list tugzip sudo dnf downgrade tugzip-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tugzip

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-4594?

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

Is CVE-2005-4594 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4594 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-2005-4594 affect?

CVE-2005-4594 affects tugzip. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in TUGZip 3.4.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an ARJ archive.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4594?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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