CVE-2005-4604: Buffer overflow in MTink in the printer-filters-utils package allows local users to execute arbitrary code via

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4604 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting mtink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in MTink in the printer-filters-utils package allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jean-jacques sarton

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

jean-jacques sarton mtink DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mtink sudo apt install mtink=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold mtink

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

dnf --showduplicates list mtink sudo dnf downgrade mtink-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add mtink

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-2005-4604?

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

Is CVE-2005-4604 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4604 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-2005-4604 affect?

CVE-2005-4604 affects mtink. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in MTink in the printer-filters-utils package allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4604?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

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