CVE-2005-0762

CVE-2005-0762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SGI parser in ImageMagick before 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SGI image file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0762?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SGI parser in ImageMagick before 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SGI image file.
How severe is CVE-2005-0762?
CVE-2005-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0762 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0762?
CVE-2005-0762 primarily affects Imagemagick. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0762?
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-2005-0762 published?
CVE-2005-0762 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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