CVE-2005-0206

CVE-2005-0206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ascii Ptex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The patch for integer overflow vulnerabilities in Xpdf 2.0 and 3.0 (CVE-2004-0888) is incomplete for 64-bit architectures on certain Linux distributions such as Red Hat, which could leave Xpdf users exposed to the original vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0206?
The patch for integer overflow vulnerabilities in Xpdf 2.0 and 3.0 (CVE-2004-0888) is incomplete for 64-bit architectures on certain Linux distributions such as Red Hat, which could leave Xpdf users exposed to the original vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2005-0206?
CVE-2005-0206 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0206 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0206?
CVE-2005-0206 primarily affects Ascii Ptex. In total, 146 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0206?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0206 published?
CVE-2005-0206 was published on 2005-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (146)