Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the word-list-compress functionality in compress.c for Aspell allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long entry in the wordlist that is not properly handled when using the (1) "c" compress option or (2) "d" decompress option.
CVE-2004-0548
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 1%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 56.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
August 6, 2004
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (8)
- cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108675120224531&w=2
- cve@mitrehttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200406-14.xml
- cve@mitrehttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10497
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108675120224531&w=2
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200406-14.xml
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10497
Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-669✓ verifiedFirst seen Dec 1, 2004
Aspell (word-list-compress) - Command Line Stack Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2004-0548?
CVE-2004-0548 is a none vulnerability published on August 6, 2004. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the word-list-compress functionality in compress.c for Aspell allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long entry in the wordlist that is not properly handled when using the (1) "c" compress option or (2) "d" decompress option.
When was CVE-2004-0548 disclosed?
CVE-2004-0548 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 6, 2004, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2004-0548 actively exploited?
CVE-2004-0548 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 56.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2004-0548?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0548, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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