CVE-2005-0638

CVE-2005-0638 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xli 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

xloadimage before 4.1-r2, and xli before 1.17, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in filenames for compressed images, which are not properly quoted when calling the gunzip command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0638?
xloadimage before 4.1-r2, and xli before 1.17, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in filenames for compressed images, which are not properly quoted when calling the gunzip command.
How severe is CVE-2005-0638?
CVE-2005-0638 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0638 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0638?
CVE-2005-0638 primarily affects Xli. In total, 56 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0638?
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-2005-0638 published?
CVE-2005-0638 was published on 2005-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (56)

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