How severe is CVE-2005-0406?

CVE-2005-0406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2005-0406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0406?

CVE-2005-0406 affects Image Processing Project Image Processing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0406?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0406 published?

CVE-2005-0406 was published on 2005-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0406

CVE-2005-0406 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Image Processing Project Image Processing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-212.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-212
Affected product: Image Processing Project Image Processing
Published: 2005-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thumbnail, which could lead to an information leak of potentially sensitive visual information that had been removed from the main JPEG image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0406?: A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thumbnail, which could lead to an information leak of potentially sensitive visual information that had been removed from the main JPEG image.
How severe is CVE-2005-0406?: CVE-2005-0406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2005-0406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0406?: CVE-2005-0406 affects Image Processing Project Image Processing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0406 published?: CVE-2005-0406 was published on 2005-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:image_processing_project:image_processing:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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