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CVE-2005-2471

UnknownEPSS 3.74%

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CVE-2005-2471 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pstopnm in netpbm does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to convert a PostScript file into a (1) PBM, (2) PGM, or (3) PNM file, which allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pstopnm in netpbm does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to convert a PostScript file into a (1) PBM, (2) PGM, or (3) PNM file, which allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.74%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetpbmNetpbm2.10.0.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2471?
pstopnm in netpbm does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to convert a PostScript file into a (1) PBM, (2) PGM, or (3) PNM file, which allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2005-2471?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2471 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2471?
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