CVE-2005-4595

Name: CVE-2005-4595
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4595 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in XnView 1.70 and NView 4.51 on Gentoo Linux allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library in the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in XnView 1.70 and NView 4.51 on Gentoo Linux allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library in the current working directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gentoo	Nview	4.51
Gentoo	Xnview	1.70

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4595?

Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in XnView 1.70 and NView 4.51 on Gentoo Linux allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library in the current working directory.

How severe is CVE-2005-4595?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4595 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4595?

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Source: NVD / NIST