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CVE-2005-2978

UnknownEPSS 4.87%

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CVE-2005-2978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pnmtopng in netpbm before 10.25, when using the -trans option, uses uninitialized size and index variables when converting Portable Anymap (PNM) images to Portable Network Graphics (PNG), which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the stack.. EPSS estimates a 4.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pnmtopng in netpbm before 10.25, when using the -trans option, uses uninitialized size and index variables when converting Portable Anymap (PNM) images to Portable Network Graphics (PNG), which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the stack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.87%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetpbmNetpbm10.0
NetpbmNetpbm10.1
NetpbmNetpbm10.2
NetpbmNetpbm10.3
NetpbmNetpbm10.4
NetpbmNetpbm10.5
NetpbmNetpbm10.6
NetpbmNetpbm10.7
NetpbmNetpbm10.8
NetpbmNetpbm10.9
NetpbmNetpbm10.10
NetpbmNetpbm10.11
NetpbmNetpbm10.12
NetpbmNetpbm10.13
NetpbmNetpbm10.14
NetpbmNetpbm10.15
NetpbmNetpbm10.16
NetpbmNetpbm10.17
NetpbmNetpbm10.18
NetpbmNetpbm10.19
NetpbmNetpbm10.20
NetpbmNetpbm10.21
NetpbmNetpbm10.22
NetpbmNetpbm10.23
NetpbmNetpbm10.24

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2978?
pnmtopng in netpbm before 10.25, when using the -trans option, uses uninitialized size and index variables when converting Portable Anymap (PNM) images to Portable Network Graphics (PNG), which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the stack.
How severe is CVE-2005-2978?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2978?
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