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CVE-2005-2096

UnknownEPSS 5.48%

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CVE-2005-2096 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. zlib 1.2 and later versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted compressed stream with an incomplete code description of a length greater than 1, which leads to a buffer overflow, as demonstrated using a crafted PNG file.. EPSS estimates a 5.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

zlib 1.2 and later versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted compressed stream with an incomplete code description of a length greater than 1, which leads to a buffer overflow, as demonstrated using a crafted PNG file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.48%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ZlibZlib1.2.0
ZlibZlib1.2.1
ZlibZlib1.2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2096?
zlib 1.2 and later versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted compressed stream with an incomplete code description of a length greater than 1, which leads to a buffer overflow, as demonstrated using a crafted PNG file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2096?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2096 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2096?
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