CVE-2005-0406

Name: CVE-2005-0406
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-02-14T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0406 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thumbnail, which could lead to an information leak of potentially sensitive visual information that had been removed from the main JPEG image.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thumbnail, which could lead to an information leak of potentially sensitive visual information that had been removed from the main JPEG image.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-212

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Image Processing Project	Image Processing	All versions

References

http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Feb/0343.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2005-008.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Feb/0343.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2005-008.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0406?

How severe is CVE-2005-0406?

CVE-2005-0406 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0406?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST